Air Date: 8-13-2024

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Spirits among Kamala Harris supporters, Democrats, and anyone opposing Trumpism are at an all-time high right now. That's both fortuitous and crucial to the upcoming election. By the very nature of Trumpism, this election will be the most flagrantly contested in history with far more Trump loyalists in place ready to throw wrenches in the works wherever they can. Nothing short of an overwhelming victory for the Harris/Waltz ticket is necessary to stave off a constitutional crisis.

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KEY POINTS

KP 1: Maddow points out frightening truth about Trump's lack of concern about votes - The Rachel Maddow Show - Air Date 7-29-24

KP 2: How Trump (Allegedly) Tried to Steal the Election - LegalEagle - Air Date 8-12-23

KP 3: As Tension over Venezuelan Election Escalates, the Left Debates Who Won the Contested Vote - Democracy Now! - Air Date 8-5-24

KP 4: Why Millions Won't Be Able To Vote In 2024? - Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 8-8-24

KP 5: In The Hands Of The Voters with Marc Elias - Justice by Design - Air Date 8-2-24

KP 6: Resisting Minority Rule - Brennan Center for Justice - Air Date 5-30-24

(52:11) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

On the importance of happy warriors

DEEPER DIVES

(54:53) SECTION A - THE MECHANICS OF MINORITY RULE

A1: Minority Rule Is Threatening American Democracy Like Never Before - Mother Jones - Air Date 4-12-24

A2: The Dangers of a Contingent Election with Beau Tremitiere and Aisha Woodward - The Lawfare Podcast - Air Date 10-30-23

A3: Moore v Harper Democracy is Saved (For Now) w/ Eliza Sweren-Becker - Democracy Nerd - Air Date 7-9-23

(1:22:28) SECTION B - THE PROPONENTS OF MINORITY RULE

B1: Marc Elias and Ari Berman - The Al Franken Podcast - Air Date 7-15-23

B2: Judge Warns That Trump's 2020 Coup Attempt Was Just A Practice Run - Farron Balanced - Air Date 4-30-22

B3: (Election standoff in Venezuela; Campaign Ketchup with 'Driftglass' and Frances Langum, 'Pro Left Podcast') - The BradCast - Air Date 7-31-24

(1:44:21) SECTION C - THE HISTORY OF MINORITY RULE

C1: How Minority Rule Threatens Democracy - Fresh Air - Air Date 4-22-24

C2: How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest - Washington Post - Air Date 4-3-23

(2:01:34) SECTION D - A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

D1: Politics & Human Rights: With the Politics or Against the Politics? Declarations: The Human Rights Podcast - Air Date 7-31-24

D2: Making Sense of Bangladesh - Amanpour - Air Date 8-5-24

D3: Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh govt as India evacuates families from the country - DW News - Air Date 8-7-24

D4: Bear Market feat. Jeff Stein - Chapo Trap House - Air Date 8-5-24

(2:38:53) SECTION E - ACTIVISM

E1: Trump gives shoutout to his "pitbulls," Georgia election officials he hopes will obstruct results - Deadline White House - Air Date 8-7-24

E2: The First Step to Fixing the Electoral College - Robert Reich - Air Date 5-9-23

E3: HERE IS THE PLAN TO REMOVE TRUMP, ELECT HARRIS. Steps 1, 2, and 3 - Rumble with Michael Moore - Air Date 8-5-24

MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions)

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Description: A cardboard sign taped to a street poll shows an American flag image and a short arrow pointing toward it. Underneath is the word "VOTE".

Credit: "Vote!" by Kristin Ausk, Flickr | License: CC BY-SA 2.0 | Changes: Slightly cropped

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