
Miles Parks
NPR voting and election security correspondent and regular host on the NPR Politics Podcast, guiding conversations about elections and political process.
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Oct 6, 2022 • 15min
Protect yourself from election disinformation
Miles Parks, an NPR reporter specializing in voting and misinformation, delves into the critical issue of election disinformation. He discusses how technology and social media fuel false narratives, complicating the voting process. Parks highlights the importance of distinguishing between misinformation and disinformation, showing how positive messaging can enhance voter trust, particularly among skeptics. He also emphasizes the need for critical thinking and empathetic dialogue when confronting misinformation, encouraging listeners to verify sources and engage in meaningful conversations.

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Jan 12, 2026 • 6min
Local voting officials prepare for possible federal interference in the midterms
Miles Parks, NPR's voting correspondent, shares insights on local officials' fears of federal interference in the upcoming midterms. He discusses how these officials perceive federal actions as potential threats, with Minnesota's Secretary of State highlighting urgent concerns. The conversation delves into worries about federal troops or ICE at polling places and the legal complexities surrounding data access for voting. Parks also touches on Trump's motives for influencing local election conduct, emphasizing the tension between state control and federal oversight.

Feb 11, 2022 • 25min
The Economy Is Doing Well By Most Measures—But Inflation Remains A Problem
Miles Parks, an NPR voting reporter, delves into the intricacies of a joint database aimed at preventing voter fraud, illuminating its recent struggles against disinformation campaigns. The discussion highlights how these challenges have led some states to withdraw from participation. Additionally, the group analyzes inflation as a pressing political issue impacting public sentiment, despite positive economic indicators. The conversation emphasizes the need for political leaders to address these concerns effectively ahead of the upcoming elections.

Jan 7, 2022 • 27min
Weekly Roundup: January 7th
Miles Parks, an NPR reporter specializing in voting and disinformation, dives into current political narratives shaping elections. He discusses the troubling rise of candidates who propagate the false narrative of Trump's 2020 victory. The conversation emphasizes the vital role of secretaries of state in maintaining electoral integrity amidst disinformation. Additionally, they explore the implications of COVID vaccine mandates as they face Supreme Court scrutiny and examine public sentiment surrounding these contentious issues.

Mar 26, 2021 • 29min
Weekly Roundup: March 26th
Miles Parks, NPR's political reporter specializing in disinformation, joins the discussion on urgent topics like the recent mass shooting in Colorado and the potential for new gun control measures. They delve into the challenges these restrictions face amid a conservative Supreme Court. The conversation also shifts to Congressional hearings with social media CEOs addressing misinformation's impact on society and a call for accountability in content moderation. Parks underscores the necessity for truthful discourse in the age of rampant disinformation.


