The Future Of Free And Fair Elections

This episode of Fresh Air features an interview with Richard Hasen, a law and political science professor, discussing the current threats to American democracy. The conversation covers the Justice Department's request for voter data, potential executive actions regarding mail-in ballots and voting machines, and the role of state officials in elections. Hasen expresses concern over the weakening of the Voting Rights Act, the possibility of partisan gerrymandering, and foreign interference in elections. He also touches on the historical context of voting rights in the U.S. and the potential need for a new civil rights movement to protect and revitalize American democracy. The episode concludes with a book review by Maureen Corrigan of "Buckeye" by Patrick Ryan.