Vice President Kamala Harris is actively campaigning in battleground states, emphasizing the importance of abortion rights and her leadership's impact on everyday Americans’ struggles. Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, discusses new election security measures and efficient vote counting processes to instill trust amidst misinformation. Both guests highlight the critical political stakes in the upcoming elections, particularly in states like Pennsylvania and Georgia, where record early voting is taking place and could shape the balance of power in Congress.

Mary Louise Kelly chats with Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's Secretary of State, about pivotal changes in election law. He expresses concerns over new certification rules, calling them misguided. Raffensperger highlights the challenges of ballot handling modifications, stressing the importance of election integrity. As preparations ramp up amidst chaos, he talks about training poll workers and managing absentee ballots. The discussion also touches on unexpected political endorsements that may impact voter engagement in battleground states.

Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discusses his refusal of Trump's demands post 2020 election. Facing backlash and threats, he remains faithful to his party, aiming to convince election deniers of Georgia's fairness. His suggestion to Larry David regarding 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' storyline on giving water to voters adds a comedic twist.

Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, gained fame for resisting Trump's demands to find votes. Facing threats, he remains committed to election integrity. Exploring Georgia's role in the 2020 election and upcoming challenges. Raffensperger shares insights and strategies to combat election deniers, with a humorous nod to a 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' storyline.

The officials who appeared before the Jan. 6 committee were Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his chief operating officer Gabriel Sterling — all Republicans who indicated then-President Trump pushed them to violate their obligations to the Constitution.The committee also heard from Shaye Moss, a former staff election worker in Georgia who was targeted by Trump and his allies over baseless conspiracy theories about election fraud. She left her job as racist attacks and threats against her safety mounted.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and Georgia Public Broadcasting's Stephen Fowler.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy