
Vann Newkirk II
Atlantic staff writer covering voting rights and policy, providing analysis of the Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court oral arguments, and related legal context.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 35min
If the Voting Rights Act Falls
Vann Newkirk, a staff writer at Atlantic focusing on voting rights, and Stacey Abrams, a renowned voting rights activist and former Georgia governor candidate, dive deep into the implications of the Supreme Court's recent discussions on the Voting Rights Act. They explore how dismantling Section 2 could lead to racially discriminatory redistricting and erosion of democracy. Stacey warns this could endanger minority representation and sees it as part of a broader trend against civil rights. Both highlight urgent calls for action to safeguard voting rights.

Nov 4, 2020 • 29min
Vann Newkirk II: Floodlines
Exploring Hurricane Katrina's legacy 15 years later, comparing federal responses to Katrina and Covid-19. Can New Orleans truly recover? Creating one of the best-sounding podcasts of the year. Unveiling the scoring process of Floodlines with Christian Scott, balancing storm anticipation with musical lightness.


