Rick Hasen

We consider democracy a fundamental American value, but the reality is that we haven't been truly democratic for as long as our country has existed. Not only is the right to vote not constitutionally protected, but it also faces constant attacks from anti-democratic campaigns funded by billionaires, aiming to make voting more difficult. This week, Adam is joined by Rick Hasen, a UCLA professor of law, to uncover the genuine threats to elections and explore potential solutions. Find Rick's book at factually.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAboutHeadgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creatingpremium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy toachieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to ourshows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgumSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Hasen, a UCLA law professor and director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project, dives into Trump's unfounded claims about mail-in voting and their potential to undermine democracy. He discusses the rise of a movement aiming to eliminate mail-in ballots and the challenges election officials face due to tightening regulations. The conversation highlights Trump's hypocrisy on mail-in voting, the urgency of preserving electoral integrity, and the critical role of public involvement in safeguarding democracy as tensions rise ahead of the 2026 elections.

Rick Hasen joins the hosts to discuss whether the Constitution disqualifies Trump from the presidency. They explore the upcoming Supreme Court case, the vulnerability of voting rights, and potential implications for democracy. They analyze Trump's merits brief, propose a constitutional amendment, and discuss the path to protecting the right to vote.

Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and UCLA law professor Rick Hasen discuss legal dilemmas if Biden exits race, impacts on swing states, ballot access legal tactics, Democratic Party rules on delegate voting, campaign donation complexities, and controversial resignations.

Rick Hasen, an election law expert from UCLA, dives into the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. He discusses the ongoing threats to this pivotal legislation, particularly recent Supreme Court decisions that could erode its protections. Hasen emphasizes the contentious redistricting battles that pit red states against blue ones, revealing how these legal challenges impact voter representation. Despite its historical significance, he highlights the urgent need for continued advocacy to defend the progress achieved in voting rights.

In this engaging discussion, Rick Hasen, a UCLA law professor and election law expert, outlines the upcoming challenges Trump may face in contesting the 2024 election due to new legal reforms. Arlie Hochschild, a researcher focused on Trump supporters, shares insights from her book on how socio-economic hardships shape their political identity, exploring themes of pride and shame. Together, they stress the importance of empathy and respectful dialogue in understanding the complexities behind political divides.

Legal scholar Rick Hasen discusses the democratic process of Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden as the nominee. GOP leaders' reactions are analyzed, debunking claims of it being anti-democratic. The history of party nominations and the complexities of candidate replacements are explored, emphasizing the democratic nature of such transitions.

Legal expert Dahlia Lithwick and professor Rick Hasen discuss the Supreme Court's handling of Trump's immunity claim, the fight for voting rights, and overlooked social media cases. Plus, the implications of Alabama's embryo personhood ruling and Alito's dissent on marriage equality.

Exploring Trump's eligibility to run for president amid insurrection concerns, with insights on the potential chaos in future elections. Delving into the complexities of presidential eligibility, state discretion, and the need for clarity. Advocating for a constitutional amendment for voting rights and sharing personal stories in the realm of election law and a transformative AI summer honors program.

On November 19, Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk announced that he would be reinstating former President Donald Trump’s account on the platform—though so far, Trump hasn’t taken Musk up on the offer, preferring instead to stay on his bespoke website Truth Social. Meanwhile, Meta’s Oversight Board has set a January 2023 deadline for the platform to decide whether or not to return Trump to Facebook following his suspension after the Jan. 6 insurrection. How should we think through the difficult question of how social media platforms should handle the presence of a political leader who delights in spreading falsehoods and ginning up violence?Luckily for us, Stanford and UCLA recently held a conference on just that. On this episode of Arbiters of Truth, our series on the online information ecosystem, Lawfare senior editors Alan Rozenshtein and Quinta Jurecic sat down with the conference’s organizers, election law experts Rick Hasen and Nate Persily, to talk about whether Trump should be returned to social media. They debated the tangled issues of Trump’s deplatforming and replatforming … and discussed whether, and when, Trump will break the seal and start tweeting again.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.