Rick Hasan

UCLA law professor Rick Hasan discusses the indictment of Donald Trump and 18 others for interfering in Georgia's 2020 election. They explore the challenges of prosecuting Trump, his history of attacking black women, and the potential implications for the 2024 elections. The podcast also dives into the significance of race in the Georgia case and Trump's continued efforts to support election fraud claims.

Guest Rick Hasan, professor of law at UCLA and director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project, discusses the indictment of Trump and 18 others for a criminal conspiracy to disenfranchise Georgia voters. Topics include the logistical challenges of the case, the role of race, Trump's press conference, and the potential division among the American people in response to the charges.

Rick Hassan, an election law specialist at UC Irvine and author of "Election Meltdown," shares insights on America's democracy. He argues that impeachment won’t suffice to combat authoritarianism. Instead, reforming voter rights is crucial. The discussion covers the Capitol insurrection's impact, public opinion on presidential accountability, and the need for electoral reforms like modifying the filibuster. Hassan emphasizes prioritizing democratic integrity and broader representation over tendencies to forgive political misdeeds.