Restricting Voting as a Political Strategy; Also, are UFOs too boring?

May 04, 2021 00:53:24
Restricting Voting as a Political Strategy; Also, are UFOs too boring?
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Restricting Voting as a Political Strategy; Also, are UFOs too boring?

May 04 2021 | 00:53:24

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Hosted By

James Keys Tunde Ogunlana

Show Notes

Since the 2020 election’s record voter turnout, there have been many efforts around the country to make it harder and more inconvenient to vote, so James Keys, Tunde Ogunlana, Rick Ellsley take a look at both who is pushing these efforts and why they appear to be doing so (01:35).  The guys also discuss whether the recent confirmation of a UFO by the U.S. government is being underplayed (39:51).

 

The Truth About Georgia’s Voter Law (The Atlantic)

Florida Legislature passes elections bill that adds restrictions to voting (CNN)

Republicans Say They Care About Election Fraud. Here’s How They Could Actually Prevent It. (538)

G.O.P. Seeks to Empower Poll Watchers, Raising Intimidation Worries (NY Times)

Pentagon confirms UFO video is real, taken by Navy pilot (CNN)

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