Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this episode, we explore the evolving threats to democracy since 2020, focusing on strategies being employed to undermine elections. We discuss the 'anti-democracy playbook'—changing election rules and referees to manipulate outcomes. Key tactics include restricting voter access, harassing election officials, and creating post-election confusion. Learn how state legislatures are introducing bills that could hijack elections, the rise of election deniers, and the critical role of state officials in defending democracy.

00:00 The Evolving Threat to Democracy
00:24 Understanding the Anti-Democracy Playbook
00:50 Tactics to Undermine Elections
02:01 Post-Election Strategies and Pressure Campaigns
03:07 State Legislation and Election Hijacking
06:31 Election Deniers and Their Impact
08:52 The Stakes of the 2024 Election
09:50 Current Threat Landscape and Resistance

Full lecture here: youtube.com/live/hG-0EsX47cg