To the Point

Cyberwars, voter insecurity and threats of civil unrest

Hosted by Warren Olney Aug. 09, 2016 National

Al Gore conceded in 2002 even though he had more votes than George W. Bush. Donald Trump is already prepared to challenge the voting system if loses. We look at threats to the integrity of the democratic process.

Photo: Diebold Elections System AccuVote-TSx DRE voting machine (Joeboene)

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Sáša Woodruff, Jenny Hamel, Paul von Zielbauer