Press Play with Madeleine Brand
US democracy is resilient despite doubt and conflict, says professor
A video shows that on a Texas highway over the weekend, a caravan of Trump supporters in pickup trucks intimidated members of the Biden-Harris campaign. The FBI is investigating the incident.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenA video shows that on a Texas highway over the weekend, a caravan of Trump supporters in pickup trucks intimidated members of the Biden-Harris campaign. The FBI is investigating the incident.
Harvard University professor and political theorists Danielle Allen says, “Every election is hard because there are always winners and losers. And the real challenge is that democracy has to be a place where winners can be decent to losers, and losers can recognize that the conversation continues.”
She says American democracy is a resilient institution, and it’ll need its constituents to work towards a better future.
In this episode
5 storiesBreaking down big court battles over ballots in Texas, Pennsylvania and North Carolina
In Texas, a federal judge is hearing a case today involving drive-through polling centers in Harris County, which includes the city of Houston. On Sunday the State Supreme Court rejected a request by Republicans to hear this case.
Read the story10 minAmerican democracy might be imperfect but it’s resilient, says Harvard professor
“Every election is hard because there are always winners and losers. And the real challenge is that democracy has to be a place where winners can be decent to losers, and losers can recognize that the conversation continues,” says Danielle Allen.
Read the story9 minTo minimize election stress, take care of your physical health and stay socially connected, says psychologist
Americans are tense amid possible violence at the polls. Businesses in LA have boarded up their windows just in case. There’s the threat of a stolen election — from both sides.
Read the story7 minWhat happened when a columnist learned affirmative action was used to hire her
California voters banned affirmative action in 1996. This year, Proposition 16 would repeal that decision and allow affirmative action to be used in hiring and college admissions. Voters are apparently split, according to opinion surveys.
Read the story10 minOkay Kaya’s ‘Comic Sans’ and other music picks by KCRW’s Anthony Valadez
KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez gives his latest music picks: “ Comic Sans ” by Okay Kaya “ Duggan ” by Serengeti “ Magdalena ” by Duendita “ Hey Girl ” by Boy Pablo
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