Know Your Limit (with Professor Richard L. Hasen)

Pod Save the People

EpisodeJan 28, 20201h 11m

Know Your Limit (with Professor Richard L. Hasen)

Pod Save the People

EpisodeJan 28, 20201h 11m

This week DeRay, Brittany, Clint, and Sam discuss Seattle's smartphone voting, Florida's felon fines, Houston's cancer clusters, and criticism of the 1619 Project. Then, DeRay sits down with election specialist Richard L. Hasen to examine frightening gaps in our voting security, regional pockets of governmental incompetence, and why he thinks we're in the midst of democracy's meltdown. Also, please watch Matthew A. Cherry's Oscar-nominated animated short film Hair Love.Show LinksThe Verge: Seattle is the first area in the US where residents can vote via smartphonesNPR: Florida Supreme Court Rules Convicted Felons Must Pay Fines To VoteThe Boston Review: The fight over the 1619 ProjectThe Houston Chronicle: Map shows racist government policies that contributed to conditions for Houston cancer clusters Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On Pod Save The People, host DeRay Mckesson explores social justice, culture, politics – and the various ways they all collide – with cohosts Myles E. Johnson and Sharhonda Bossier. Each Tuesday, the crew digs into the current events driving the political discourse – bringing cultural context, actionable insights, and a hot take or two – to help empower listeners to engage as thoughtful members of their communities…and their group chats. Alongside special guests, the show uplifts overlooked news stories that impact people of color and amplifies underrepresented voices who are working to create meaningful change.

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