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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn the wake of recent executive orders aimed at tightening voter registration requirements, Will Wright and Josh Burtram welcome back Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of VoteBeat. They discuss the implications of Trump's proposed documentation proof of citizenship, the SAVE Act, and their potential impact on voter access. Jessica also sheds light on the challenges facing election workers in the current political climate, the unintended consequences of voter ID laws, and why voting technology remains a small, underfunded industry despite its critical role in democracy.Guest Bio:Jessica Huseman is the editorial director of VoteBeat, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering voting access and election administration across the United States. She is a prominent voice in election integrity, with a focus on how voter ID laws and executive orders impact marginalized communities. Her work has been featured in major news outlets and she continues to be a trusted source for understanding the complexities of election policy.VoteBeat: votebeat.orgHeritage Foundation Election Fraud Database: heritage.org/voterfraudExecutive Order on Documentary Proof of Citizenship: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/preserving-and-protecting-the-integrity-of-american-elections/Addressing Risks from Chris Krebs and Government Censorship: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/addressing-risks-from-chris-krebs-and-government-censorship/SAVE Act Legislation: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22Dominion Voting Systems Settlement: https://apnews.com/article/fox-news-dominion-lawsuit-trial-trump-2020-0ac71f75acfacc52ea80b3e747fb0afe Support the show

The election may have ended over a month ago, but Tuesday marks the day Donald Trump's victory becomes official. Across the country, hundreds of presidential electors gathered in their states to cast their Electoral College votes, an often ceremonial but essential step in the process of confirming the election results. Geoff Bennett discussed the significance with Jessica Huseman of Votebeat. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The election may have ended over a month ago, but Tuesday marks the day Donald Trump's victory becomes official. Across the country, hundreds of presidential electors gathered in their states to cast their Electoral College votes, an often ceremonial but essential step in the process of confirming the election results. Geoff Bennett discussed the significance with Jessica Huseman of Votebeat. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Donald Trump's return has provoked days of soul searching among Democratic voters. But the pollster with one of the most accurate predictions of the outcome, James Johnson of JL Partners, has asked George Osborne and Ed Balls to shake off the gloom and consider any positives. Is there a silver lining in a second Trump presidency? George has some ideas, while Ed is struggling… Votebeat editorial director Jessica Huseman asks: does the world see the US as an international example of democracy any more? Did it ever? And Susanna Reid from Good Morning Britain has rung in to ask what Trump's re-election tells us about what voters truly want.Plus: with Kemi Badenoch now leading the Tories, George and Ed answer the question: what does the shadow cabinet …actually do? You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free!Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

On this Election Day episode: When will we know who won the White House? We asked David Scott, editor of the Associated Press Decision Desk. And he pulls back the curtain on its intricate process of monitoring and calling races. Votebeat’s Jessica Huseman, a recent Apple News In Conversation guest, explains one of the important upcoming deadlines in the election-certification process, and how lawsuits could disrupt that process. The 2024 election is shaping up to be the most heavily litigated in history, according to CNN’s chief legal-affairs correspondent, Paula Reid. Plus, USA Today explains why your Election Day outfit matters, the Wall Street Journal speaks with the teachers keeping this election out of their curriculum, the L.A. Times visits the county that’s predicted every presidential winner since 1980, and NBC's state-by-state voting guide. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

You voted for president. So what happens to your ballot next?  This episode covers EVERYTHING that happens to ensure your vote is verified, all the way up to the official counting of electoral votes in Congress. Our guests are journalist Jessica Huseman and Notre Dame law professor Derek Muller.  CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more! To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.

On today’s show: The Wall Street Journal’s Thomas Grove has the exclusive story behind Elon Musk’s secret phones calls with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, explains on Apple News In Conversation how baseless claims of election fraud are having a real impact on parts of the voting process. Three years after the NCAA started allowing college athletes to make money off their personal brands, the Washington Post obtained records from a number of colleges and universities that reveal how unequal and murky this new marketplace is. Sports investigative reporter Albert Samaha has the story. Plus, updates from the campaign trail after a speaker hurled racist comments during Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, and Michelle Obama called on men to do more to protect reproductive rights. And ESPN says Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in Game 3 of the World Series after suffering a shoulder injury. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today's show: NPR's Tom Dreisbach found that Trump has made more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish his enemies since 2022. Jessica Huseman with VoteBeat spoke to In Conversation about the systems in place that make voting in the U.S. safe and reliable. Eggs, waffles, and the McDonald's Quarter Pounder are among the many foods have been affected by the recalls recently. Vox looks at what's going on with our food supply. The Washington Post reports that Beyoncé; will join Kamala Harris at a rally in Houston today. The Los Angeles Times looks at what's next for the Menendez brothers. ESPN reports that Lionel Messi is MLS's highest-paid player. And the Athletic explains why the World Series will be tough for Brooklyn Dodgers fans. Today's episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Since former President Trump lost the 2020 presidential race, he and his supporters have been spreading the false claim that the election was stolen and that the U.S. is rife with voter fraud. This has been disproven in court many times, but the rhetoric has had a real effect on the country — from the January 6 attack on the Capitol, to election-rule changes, to general distrust around the voting process. Votebeat’s Jessica Huseman is one of the leading reporters on voting in the U.S. She talks with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about the lies being spread about our voting system and explains why Americans can feel reassured that this election will be safe and fair.

As we wind our way to Election Day, some key states are still debating and battling over new election rule changes. In some prominent cases, these are Republican-led and pushed by former President Trump himself. In the past few weeks, the Georgia Election Board passed changes that could affect this year's results. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Jessica Huseman of Votebeat. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As we wind our way to Election Day, some key states are still debating and battling over new election rule changes. In some prominent cases, these are Republican-led and pushed by former President Trump himself. In the past few weeks, the Georgia Election Board passed changes that could affect this year's results. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Jessica Huseman of Votebeat. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Send us a Text Message.**We recorded this episode on Friday, July 19th prior to President Biden making his decision to drop out of the race. We were expecting the announcement hence the reason we asked Jessica Huseman to come the show and discuss what the impact might mean for voters.**In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome back election expert Jessica Huseman, the editorial director for VoteBeat and former lead elections reporter for ProPublica. Jessica, an award-winning educator with extensive experience in teaching FOIA classes, brings her wealth of knowledge to discuss the current landscape of voting and elections in the United States.Key topics include the logistics and implications of President Biden potentially stepping down before the convention, the challenges and misconceptions around voter ID laws, and the real issues facing election security in the U.S.Jessica provides a detailed analysis of the current state of election security, emphasizing that voting technology is more advanced and reliable than ever. She also addresses the persistent myths about non-citizen voting, explaining the legal and practical realities that make such claims largely unfounded. The conversation touches on the importance of local reporting on election issues and the invaluable work done by VoteBeat in providing informed, local perspectives on voting and election integrity.Make sure you check out all the great content Votebeat provides and sign up for their newsletter: https://www.votebeat.org/Guest Bio:Jessica Huseman was previously the lead elections reporter for ProPublica, and helped manage the Electionland project for three federal election cycles, sharing information and tips with hundreds of newsrooms across the United States. She is an award-winning educator, and has taught at Columbia Journalism School, New York University, and wrote a high school investigative journalism curriculum in use by more than 200 high schools. Jessica is a graduate of Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, where she graduated with honors.Support the Show.To learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics Subscribe to our Substack: https://faithfulpolitics.substack.com/

Turns out, Republicans made errors hand-counting votes. The GOP in Gillespie County (Fredericksburg) did not trust machines to count the votes on Super Tuesday. So, they did it themselves. By hand. 8,000 ballots. And they made mistakes in every precinct. Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, was there on election night and joined the Jasons for a pint on this episode to explain what happened and the bold new project her newsroom is undertaking in Gillespie County. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/inside-politics/texas-politics/gillespie-county-gop-primary-officials-found-multiple-errors-after-hand-count/287-9cfe3150-cf66-4d4f-ba66-ad1fc6f9feeb Guest Jessica Huseman, Votebeat Editorial Director

Few clichés are as well-worn, and grounded in reality, as the dread many Americans feel towards doing their taxes and the loathing they have for the IRS. But as much as the process is despised, relatively little is known about how it could be improved. Reporter Jessica Huseman said that's largely because tax prep companies keep it that way. Brooke spoke to Huseman in 2017 about what an improved system might look like and how tax prep companies work to thwart any such changes.

It is an election system designed to find cases of illegal voting, keep voter rolls accurate, and make elections cheaper and more efficient. But Texas, and eight other Republican-led states, abandoned the program without any plan to replace it. That is bad news for Texas voters and the bill comes due on Super Tuesday, March 5. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons crack open a cold one at Celestial Beerworks with Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization that reports on elections across the country. Jessica explains why Texas' decision to leave the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, couldn't have come at a worse time and how Texas voters could feel this impact when they go vote.   Guest Jessica Huseman, Votebeat Editorial Director  

It is an election system designed to find cases of illegal voting, keep voter rolls accurate, and make elections cheaper and more efficient. But Texas, and eight other Republican-led states, abandoned the program without any plan to replace it. That is bad news for Texas voters and the bill comes due on Super Tuesday, March 5. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons crack open a cold one at Celestial Beerworks with Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization that reports on elections across the country. Jessica explains why Texas' decision to leave the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, couldn't have come at a worse time and how Texas voters could feel this impact when they go vote. GuestJessica Huseman, Votebeat Editorial Director 

If election workers find their system has been hacked, what happens next? What does it mean to cure a ballot? And how will a crop of newcomers to the administration of elections handle this contentious election season? Jessica Huseman is editorial director of Votebeat and she's here to discuss the efforts underway to protect the 2024 election and some of the new tools that will help this cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year out from the 2024 election, Lindsay Langholz checks in with Jessica Huseman from VoteBeat about the election issues that are consuming her attention and could shape the 2024 election space, including the growing obsession with hand counting ballots and the odd steps certain states are taking to "update" their voter registration lists.   Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Lindsay Langholz , ACS Sr Director of Policy and Program Guest: Jessica Huseman, Editorial Director, VoteBeat Link: "The drive to hand count ballots is growing. The GOP could stop it," by Jessica Huseman Link: "Where an Obsession With Election Integrity Can Lead," by Jessica Huseman Link: Take the ACS Pledge: Become a Poll Worker Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2023.

We're back from summer break and diving into the 2024 election season, Donald Trump's indictments, the spread of election deniers, and more. We also welcome Michael Berkman back from sabbatical and discuss the significance of "Democracy 2024" as the backdrop for the first Republican presidential debate on August 23.For our listeners who teach American politics, we've put together a list of episodes designed to be a companion to your courses. Check it out at democracyworkspodcast.com/syllabus.Referenced in this episode: Votebeat piece by Jessica Huseman on Trump indictmentsAdditional InformationThe Democracy Group listener surveyDemocracy Works PodcastMore shows from The Democracy Group

Before we get to the show notes, we invite you to take our listener survey for a chance to win a Democracy Works coffee mug!We're back from summer break and diving into the 2024 election season, Donald Trump's indictments, the spread of election deniers, and more. We also welcome Michael Berkman back from sabbatical and discuss the significance of "Democracy '24" as the backdrop for the first Republican presidential debate on August 23.For our listeners who teach American politics, we've put together a list of episodes designed to be a companion to your courses. Check it out at democracyworkspodcast.com/syllabus.Referenced in this episode: Votebeat piece by Jessica Huseman on Trump indictments 

Texas already has the reputation for being one of the hardest states in which to vote. But the legislature is now considering ways to make it even more challenging for some voters to cast ballots. Right now, more than 100 election-related bills are up for discussion at the state capitol. These proposals would ban voting on college campuses, ban mail-in ballots for anyone over 65, give the state the authority to replace county elections administrators, increase the penalty for illegal voting to a felony – even if the person doesn't know they're ineligible, and more. Jessica Huseman is tracking the ins and outs of these bills closely as the editorial director for VoteBeat.org. Wheeler has the week off so Jason Whitely and WFAA's political producer, Berna Dean Steptoe, had a drink with Jessica to get the low-down on what's happening and also learn why Texas is a non-voting state. Hint: It's cultural. But this episode starts with a toast to almost 40-years of Dallas' original Blue Goose Cantina on Lower Greenville before it closes for good on March 19. GUEST:Jessica Huseman / Editorial Director, VoteBeat.orgNick Peterson / Blue Goose Cantina CEO

Texas already has the reputation for being one of the hardest states in which to vote. But the legislature is now considering ways to make it even more challenging for some voters to cast ballots. Right now, more than 100 election-related bills are up for discussion at the state capitol. These proposals would ban voting on college campuses, ban mail-in ballots for anyone over 65, give the state the authority to replace county elections administrators, increase the penalty for illegal voting to a felony – even if the person doesn't know they're ineligible, and more. Jessica Huseman is tracking the ins and outs of these bills closely as the editorial director for VoteBeat.org. Wheeler has the week off so Jason Whitely and WFAA's political producer, Berna Dean Steptoe, had a drink with Jessica to get the low-down on what's happening and also learn why Texas is a non-voting state. Hint: It's cultural. But this episode starts with a toast to almost 40-years of Dallas' original Blue Goose Cantina on Lower Greenville before it closes for good on March 19.   GUEST: Jessica Huseman / Editorial Director, VoteBeat.org Nick Peterson / Blue Goose Cantina CEO

Now that Election Day has come and gone, we are going to take a look at what worked, what didn't, and what to keep an eye on looking ahead to 2023 and 2024. There is so much to debrief that we will be covering this in two episodes. On Part I of our debrief, Lindsay Langholz speaks with Jessica Huseman about democracy being on the ballot and to debrief on how our election infrastructure and administrators came through the midterms. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Lindsay Langholz, ACS Senior Director of Policy and Program Guest: Jessica Huseman, Editorial Director Votebeat Link: "Ultimately, things were fine on Election Day. Here's what we're watching now," by Jessica Huseman Link: "How this Texas election official keeps the peace with right-wing voting activists," by Natalia Contreras Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2022.

Officials are worrying about voter intimidation ahead of the midterm elections, and NBC News reports states are bracing for conspiracy-fueled threats as poll workers face heightened harassment. And a look into the real economy as it remains a top issue driving voters to the polls this midterm election. Plus,  civil rights leaders met with Elon Musk on Tuesday to share their concerns about the platform after his takeover. Carol Lee, Barbara McQuade, Jessica Huseman, Juanita Tolliver, Matthew Dowd, and Rashad Robinson join.

Bedrock, USA returns with an interview about election security. New hosts Kathleen Quillian and Samantha Storey talk to the editorial director of VoteBeat, Jessica Huseman, about what to expect at the polls. Going into the midterms, cybersecurity is top of mind, so is physical security for both the paper ballots and the people handling them. Huseman breaks down why the American election system is one of the most secure in the world, but with misinformation running rampant across the internet, will it stay that way? For more information visit bloomberg.com/bedrock-usa. Have a suggestion or comment? We'd love to hear from you: kquillian@bloomberg.net or sstorey17@bloomberg.net. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As lawsuits surrounding the Arizona drop box "vigilantes" swirled in court, an obscure group called Clean Elections USA and its Steve Bannon-linked founder took focus in the litigation. Investigative journalists specializing in elections, however, unpacked the less-covered role of True the Vote, a right-wing dark money group that's been an influential force in conservative politics for more than a decade.In our latest episode, the editorial director of an elections-focused news organization behind those exposés picks apart those connections."This is not a grassroots effort," VoteBeat's editorial director Jessica Huseman said on the podcast. "This is very much a thing that is very well-organized, very well-staffed. And so isn't nearly as a sort of organic as as many on the right have painted it to be."GUEST:Jessica HusemanSUBSCRIBE TO OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Court JunkieSidebarThey Walk Among AmericaCoptales and CocktailsThe Disturbing TruthSpeaking FreelySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We may not see final results of the midterms on election night due to different state laws on counting ballots. Jessica Huseman is the editorial director of Votebeat, a news organization dedicated to following elections and the voting process. She joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the role mail-in voting could play in the midterms. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This episode of the series comes from the Democracy Works podcast, hosted by Jenna Spinelle, Christopher Beem, Michael Berkman, featuring Jessica Huseman.Think of it as an election administrator vibe check as we head into the midterms. Election officials are the backbone of our democracy, but also increasingly the face of fraud allegations from far-right groups and others who deny the legitimacy of elections that don't go their way.Many of us watched Georgia election officials Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss testify before the January 6 committee about the threats they faced after becoming caught up in conspiracies about the 2020 election. Our guest this week says that stories like this are more common than many of us realize, and that things like erroneous record requests from election deniers are even more common. On top of that, social media platforms are making it more difficult local election offices to share accurate information with voters. GuestsJessica Huseman is the editorial director at Votebeat, a news outlet that does nonpartisan local reporting n elections and voting. She was previously the lead elections reporter for ProPublica, and helped manage the Electionland project for three federal election cycles, sharing information and tips with hundreds of newsrooms across the United States. VotebeatJessica Huseman on TwitterPower the Polls - poll worker recruitment nationwideAdditional InformationDemocracy Works PodcastMore shows from The Democracy Group

This episode is part of the series 2022 Midterms: What's at Stake? series from The Democracy Group podcast network. Think of it as an election administrator vibe check as we head into the midterms. Election officials are the backbone of our democracy, but also increasingly the face of fraud allegations from far-right groups and others who deny the legitimacy of elections that don't go their way.Many of us watched Georgia election officials Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss testify before the January 6 committee about the threats they faced after becoming caught up in conspiracies about the 2020 election. Our guest this week says that stories like this are more common than many of us realize, and that things like erroneous record requests from election deniers are even more common. On top of that, social media platforms are making it more difficult local election offices to share accurate information with voters. Jessica Huseman is the editorial director at Votebeat, a news outlet that does nonpartisan local reporting n elections and voting. She was previously the lead elections reporter for ProPublica, and helped manage the Electionland project for three federal election cycles, sharing information and tips with hundreds of newsrooms across the United States. VotebeatJessica Huseman on Twitter2022 Midterms: What At Stake? series from The Democracy Group podcast networkPower the Polls - poll worker recruitment nationwide

Y'all-itics: September 11, 2022 That escalated quickly. In the week since our last podcast, during which we broke the news that Republican Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley would be voting for Democrat Mike Collier in the race for Lieutenant Governor, another prominent Republican has done the same. State Senator Kel Seliger calls Republican incumbent Dan Patrick an “extremist,” and says state leadership must adapt to the growing diversity in Texas. These cross-over endorsements certainly send a message, but is it a warning for the Texas GOP? In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons are joined by native Texan and political expert Jessica Huseman, Editorial Director of Votebeat. Jessica says the endorsements are significant politically in a state like Texas. And even if it doesn't change the outcome on November 8, 2022, it could have a major impact by the time the Presidential election rolls around in 2024. You'll also hear directly from Senator Kel Seliger about why he made his decision and from Mike Collier, who will tell you why he thinks these Republicans are coming to his side. We invited Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to join us on Y'all-itics. A spokesman for his campaign said he is unavailable. Guests Jessica Huseman, Votebeat Editorial Directorwww.votebeat.org Sen. Kel Seliger, (R) Amarillo Mike Collier, (D) Candidate for Lt. Governor

Y'all-itics: September 11, 2022   That escalated quickly. In the week since our last podcast, during which we broke the news that Republican Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley would be voting for Democrat Mike Collier in the race for Lieutenant Governor, another prominent Republican has done the same. State Senator Kel Seliger calls Republican incumbent Dan Patrick an “extremist,” and says state leadership must adapt to the growing diversity in Texas. These cross-over endorsements certainly send a message, but is it a warning for the Texas GOP? In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons are joined by native Texan and political expert Jessica Huseman, Editorial Director of Votebeat. Jessica says the endorsements are significant politically in a state like Texas. And even if it doesn't change the outcome on November 8, 2022, it could have a major impact by the time the Presidential election rolls around in 2024. You'll also hear directly from Senator Kel Seliger about why he made his decision and from Mike Collier, who will tell you why he thinks these Republicans are coming to his side.   We invited Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to join us on Y'all-itics. A spokesman for his campaign said he is unavailable.   Guests   Jessica Huseman, Votebeat Editorial Director www.votebeat.org   Sen. Kel Seliger, (R) Amarillo   Mike Collier, (D) Candidate for Lt. Governor

"Stop the Steal" and "True Vote" are voter fraud crusades for Trump fans, but elections expert Jessica Huseman breaks down how much fraud really exists (Hint: None), and why these accusations of fraud have created a dangrous environment for the upcoming midterms and beyond. 

"Stop the Steal" and "True Vote" are voter fraud crusades for Trump fans, but elections expert Jessica Huseman breaks down how much fraud really exists (Hint: None), and why these accusations of fraud have created a dangrous environment for the upcoming midterms and beyond. 

Candidates who ran on the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen secured victories in Tuesday's primaries up and down the ballot in Arizona and Michigan, two of the states at the center of that conspiracy. This scenario sets up stark contests for governor, Congress and secretary of state in November. NewsHour's Stephanie Sy and Jessica Huseman of Votebeat join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jessica Huseman of Votebeat talks about persisting conspiracy theories around voting and discusses Georgia's new voting law with WABE's Susanna Capelouto, Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali, as well as Emma Hurt of Axios Atlanta. Why do people continue to believe 2020 election lies, despite so much evidence to the contrary, so many court rulings dismissing claims and countless well-researched stories from reporters clearly showing there was no widespread fraud? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Sommer and Sam Brodey chat with Jessica Huseman, editorial director for Votebeat, about how folks who actively tried to subvert the 2020 election are now vying to get on ballots for positions that could allow them to influence the next presidential race. Elsewhere on the podcast, the hosts discuss the “kerfuffle at the GOP convention in Houston over the weekend” in which a “YouTube prankster” staged a dramatic confrontation with Congressman Dan Crenshaw, and wonder how many British documentarians are going to come out of the woodwork at the January 6 committee hearings. And finally, the hosts note how a drag queen named Barbara Seville busted apart Kari Lake's anti-LGBTQ hypocrisy, and discuss how Texas Republicans are terrified that the woke are now coming for the Alamo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Voters in many of Tuesday's primaries are navigating new and sometimes controversial voting laws implemented in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Jessica Huseman, editorial director of Votebeat, the newly launched newsroom following elections and voting, joins William Brangham to help us get a better sense of how these new laws are impacting the elections process. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Voters in many of Tuesday's primaries are navigating new and sometimes controversial voting laws implemented in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Jessica Huseman, editorial director of Votebeat, the newly launched newsroom following elections and voting, joins William Brangham to help us get a better sense of how these new laws are impacting the elections process. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Election reporting has become one of the most important journalism beats in America as we barrel towards the midterm elections. How can data journalism help? Jessica Huseman has become the face of election reporting in America. Editorial Director at Votebeat, she also owns the data journalism training organistion Friendly State News and previously worked at ProPublica on the Electionland project. Jessica chats with Alberto and Simon about the stakes in election reporting this cycle - and how data makes everything better. The music this episode is made with made with TwoTone and is the sound of Midterm election turnouts from 1790 to 2018.

Few clichés are as well-worn, and grounded in reality, as the dread many Americans feel towards doing their taxes and the loathing they have for the IRS. But as much as the process is despised, relatively little is known about how it could be improved. Pro Publica's Jessica Huseman said that's largely because tax prep companies keep it that way. Brooke spoke to Huseman in 2017 about what an improved system might look like and how tax prep companies work to thwart any such changes. One of the primary roadblocks to change, said Huseman, is an organization called the Free File Alliance, a public-private partnership whereby private tax companies agree to provide a free service for most Americans in exchange for the IRS not offering any such service itself. Brooke spoke with Tim Hugo, Executive Director of the Free File Alliance, about whether it is really the best way to help American taxpayers.

Arizona's Republican governor signed a bill last month requiring proof of citizenship to vote in presidential elections. Voting rights advocates say it could impact some 200,000 Arizonans. It's the latest in a move by Republican lawmakers nationwide to tighten voting rules ahead of the 2022 midterms elections. Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Arizona's Republican governor signed a bill last month requiring proof of citizenship to vote in presidential elections. Voting rights advocates say it could impact some 200,000 Arizonans. It's the latest in a move by Republican lawmakers nationwide to tighten voting rules ahead of the 2022 midterms elections. Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Be it suspicion of voter fraud, fear of hackers or the general belief that something is amiss, legislators across the country have passed election laws designed to make our elections more secure. Those very same laws are widely criticized for making voting less accessible, especially to certain voting groups. So how insecure are our elections? What do election security laws really do? What is the best way to feel better about the state of elections in this country?Our guests are Jessica Huseman, Editorial Director of Votebeat  and Justin Levitt, constitutional law professor and newly appointed White House Senior Policy Advisor for Democracy and Voting Rights.

ELB Podcast Episode 3:5: Bart Gellman, Jessica Huseman, and Margaret Sullivan: What Can (and Should) Journalists Do to Prevent Election Subversion and Another January 6? How can journalists best report on stories about the risks to election integrity in the United States? Should journalists be taking sides between the forces of those supporting and opposing free and fair elections in the United States? How should one tell local stories of election problems with national implications? On season 3, Episode 5 of the ELB podcast, we speak with The Atlantic's Bart Gellman, Votebeat's Jessica Huseman, and the Washington Post's Margaret Sullivan. (This episode is a recording of a January 21, 2022 panel held by the Fair Elections and Free Speech Center at UCI Law).

Jessica Huseman (VoteBeat) joins Brianna and Eric for a conversation about county clerks and journalists, including advice on communicating open records requests, interacting with journalists, and getting out good information for voters.

Guests: Ben Crump, David Henderson, Christina Greer, Rebecca Roiphe, Jessica Huseman, Dr. Peter Hotez, Jay Caspian KangTonight: All three of the men who chased down and murdered Ahmaud Arbery have been found guilty. The family's lawyer Ben Crump is here as justice is done for Ahmaud Arbery. Then, the latest on the criminal investigation into Donald Trump and his business as the Manhattan D.A. issues new subpoenas. Plus, how the lawyer who tried to help Trump steal an election got a job on a federal election board. And how boosters and a pill to treat Covid could really help this holiday season.              

We recorded this podcast in 2021, but you wouldn't know it, and could be easily forgiven if you thought it was still 2020. Arizona's election audit has finally come to a close and with it the "official" report from the Cyber Ninja's is due out any day now. But like most ninjas, they will likely announce their report when you least expect it. What does this mean for other audits in battleground states that Trump lost? Jessica gives us some insight about all the things happening in Arizona's election, as well as, the Texas voting bill that is soon to be voted upon. We also talk about pillows, and try to get an interview with Walter the dog about National Dog Day!Guest Bio:Jessica Huseman was previously the lead elections reporter for ProPublica, and helped manage the Electionland project for three federal election cycles, sharing information and tips with hundreds of newsrooms across the United States. She is an award-winning educator, and has taught at Columbia Journalism School, New York University, and wrote a high school investigative journalism curriculum in use by more than 200 high schools. Jessica is a graduate of Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, where she graduated with honors.For more information, visit VoteBeat: https://www.votebeat.orgSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpolitics)

If Americans voted the way the Founders' intended, most of us wouldn't get to vote. Amanda talks to Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, to learn about our country's tortured, and unending, fight for voting rights. Jessica is a former high school history teacher who has spent the last five years reporting on voting administration – the ins and outs of what goes into putting on an election and counting the votes. Votebeat is a nonprofit newsroom that covers voting and also funds and trains journalists to report out that beat for local newsrooms. Jessica gives a crash course on the history of voting in America and then breaks down the battle over voting rights in her home state of Texas. It turns out that Texas' voting laws are already so restrictive that the bill currently being pushed by Republicans is more likely to disenfranchise voters through incompetent bill writing than through actual design. Jessica also explains why a lot of Texas Democratic voters aren't impressed by their legislators' decision to flee the state. Finally, Amanda and Jessica talk about local journalism and why it's absolutely essential for democracy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If Americans voted the way the Founders' intended, most of us wouldn't get to vote. Amanda talks to Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, to learn about our country's tortured, and unending, fight for voting rights. Jessica is a former high school history teacher who has spent the last five years reporting on voting administration – the ins and outs of what goes into putting on an election and counting the votes. Votebeat is a nonprofit newsroom that covers voting and also funds and trains journalists to report out that beat for local newsrooms. Jessica gives a crash course on the history of voting in America and then breaks down the battle over voting rights in her home state of Texas. It turns out that Texas' voting laws are already so restrictive that the bill currently being pushed by Republicans is more likely to disenfranchise voters through incompetent bill writing than through actual design. Jessica also explains why a lot of Texas Democratic voters aren't impressed by their legislators' decision to flee the state. Finally, Amanda and Jessica talk about local journalism and why it's absolutely essential for democracy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We've witnessed plenty of historic moments with Joe Biden as president: widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, the reunion of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Mare of Easttown. But Arizona Republicans are attempting to prove otherwise with an unprecedented vote recount of the 2020 election. Sam talks to Jessica Huseman, editorial director at Votebeat, about the ongoing election audit in Arizona and what it means for the future of elections and voting rights. Plus, Sam talks about summer movies to look forward to with NPR's Aisha Harris and Bob Mondello. We've love your feedback! If you have a few minutes, please complete this survey: npr.org/PodcastSurveyYou can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at samsanders@npr.org.

Elections are a foundation in our American democracy. They allow us to pick our presidents (sorta), vote for local representatives, and basically give us a voice in this country. You can think of elections like a much more impactful survey from Survey Monkey. However, unlike Survey Monkey, you would be hard pressed to find people willing to storm your office and stop the tallying of the results. This week we talk with someone who knows way more about elections than any human could possibly know. Jessica Huseman is a journalist from Texas who is the editorial director of Votebeat, a nonprofit newsroom and Chalkbeat spin-off which devotes itself to election reporting. She was the lead reporter at ProPublica's Electionland project, is a frequent guest on CNN discussing election issues and her writings have appeared in The Atlantic, Ms. Magazine and the Dallas Morning News.We discuss a wide range of issue from the state of election security, to the recent changes in election laws around the country, and then Jessica gives us some really good insight about the religious voting block and why they have been so effective at pushing for policies they believe in. Guest Bio:Jessica Huseman is the editorial director of Votebeat, an independent, non-profit newsroom covering voting rights, redistricting and election administration. She teaches investigative journalism at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and New York University, and was previously a reporter for ProPublica, where she led voting and elections coverage.VoteBeat, is an independent, nonpartisan pop-up nonprofit newsroom covering local election administration and voting in eight states. If you'd like to support the work they do please visit: https://votebeat.orgSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpolitics)

In this episode of TNA, Molly Jong-Fast and JD Durkin discuss who would be sent to Gitmo in a Donald Trump Jr. White House, Jessica Huseman sends chills down voting spines when she reveals voting bills that are way, way worse than Georgia’s. And Tom Nichols shits on Democrats, Republicans, and teenagers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While President Biden sells his economic relief bills, new CNN polling shows that 30% of Americans still doubt that he legitimately won enough votes to be elected. That number jumps to 70% among Republicans. Plus, who gets the credit for all the strong U.S. economic indicators-Biden or Trump? And a factcheck-is there progress at the U.S. southern border when it comes to unaccompanied migrant children? On today's show: CNN's Abby Phillip, Evan Perez, Paula Reid, Priscilla Alvarez and Donie O'Sullivan. Plus VoteBeat's Jessica Huseman, Dr. Leana Wen, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, and Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On today’s Bulwark podcast, Jessica Huseman joins Charlie Sykes to discuss H.R. 1, the The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and the GOP’s problem with not-so-subtly telegraphing white nationalism. Special Guest: Jessica Huseman.

Plus... Media coverage of Gov. Andrew Cuomo; President Biden's press strategy; and Alec MacGillis on his new book 'Fulfillment,' exploring America, Amazon and extreme inequality. S.E. Cupp, David Zurawik, April Ryan, Erik Wemple, Jennifer Morrell, Jessica Huseman, Alec MacGillis and Trisha Goddard join Brian Stelter. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she believes the democrats have a "very strong argument" for the Senate Parliamentarian to rule to keep the $15 minimum wage provision in the coronavirus relief package. Plus, partisan fights on Capitol Hill over who gets to serve on the 9-11 style commission that will investigate the January 6th riots. And will U.S. coronavirus cases spike again in March due to the spread of variants? On today's program: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Shimon Prokupecz and Vanessa Yurkevich. Plus POLITICO's Melanie Zanona, Caitlin Rivers from Johns Hopkins University, and Votebeat's Jessica Huseman.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Few clichés are as well-worn, and grounded in reality, as the dread many Americans feel towards doing their taxes and the loathing they have for the IRS. But as much as the process is despised, relatively little is known about how it could be improved. Pro Publica's Jessica Huseman said that's largely because tax prep companies keep it that way. Brooke spoke to Huseman in 2017 about what an improved system might look like and how tax prep companies work to thwart any such changes. One of the primary roadblocks to change, said Huseman, is an organization called the Free File Alliance, a public-private partnership whereby private tax companies agree to provide a free service for most Americans in exchange for the IRS not offering any such service itself. Brooke spoke with Tim Hugo, Executive Director of the Free File Alliance, about whether it is really the best way to help American taxpayers.

The results are finally in and Joe Biden is the new president-elect, but a lot of us still have questions. Like, how the ballots got counted, why it took so long to get the results, and what happens next. ProPublica's Jessica Huseman returns to the podcast to help break down how the electoral system worked this year, and where things stand now.     To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On this episode of Battleground: Ballot Box, we hear from ProPublica's Jessica Huseman about the best ways to guard against election misinformation in the final days of the 2020 campaign.

Airdate October 25, 2020: 9 days away from the presidential election, who will sway this election? What will the outcome be and what impacts will it have around the world? Time Magazine's Charlotte Alter, former U.K. finance minister George Osborne, and Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer join Fareed to discuss. Biden holds a strong lead in the polls, but who will pave his path to victory? Nate Cohn from the New York Times' is back with the latest. And, just how much foreign interference is there and who's responsible for defending the U.S. against it? That and more on voter suppression with ProPublica's Jessica Huseman. GUESTS: Charlotte Alter, Ian Bremmer, George Osborne, Nate Cohn, Jessica Huseman To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

It was the last debate of the campaign, and it was less crazy than the last one. NBC’s Kristen Welker kept it on lockdown with some help from a mute button. There was also a lot more policy discussion in this debate than the last. Josh Barro talks with Tim Carney and Christine Emba about President Trump and Joe Biden’s exchanges on schools and the coronavirus, immigration policy, a major hike to the minimum wage, race, criminal justice and corruption. By the time the debate aired Thursday night, more than 50 million people have already voted. Jessica Huseman of ProPublica talks about whether the long lines and technical issues from the early days of voting have persisted, the litigation over voting practices in Texas and Pennsylvania, and what to expect and when to expect it on election night.

In a truly momentous move for the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has publicly endorsed same sex civil unions for the first time. James Martin, Jesuit priest and LGBTQ advocate, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the implications of this development. Then, author of "Vanguard" Martha S. Jones and trailblazing civil rights activist Xernona Clayton talk about Black women's historic fight to be heard and counted. Paola Ramos, author of "Finding Latinx", speaks to Amanpour about the diverse Latinx community and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. ProPublica reporter Jessica Huseman tells Michel Martin about the problems with ballot access, vote by mail, and misinformation in the lead up to November.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This election isn't just about the race for the White House. For a lot of us, the issues we care most about, are handled at the local level and that's why it's important to understand who's running and what they stand for. This week, Kristen Holmes talks with ProPublica's Jessica Huseman about who else is on your ballot and why they matter. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Voting. Everyone's talking about it. Celebrities are even getting naked in public service announcements to try to convince you to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Even in the midst of early voting in the United States, there are accusations of voter fraud and voter suppression flying around. Are any of these accusations legitimate or do some not have a fundamental understanding of how voting and voting rights in America work? My guest today is Jessica Huseman, she's a reporter at ProPublica and a CNN analyst. On today’s show, we’re going to discuss the progression of voting rights in America, the misinformation and disinformation surrounding voting, and whether or not any of these accusations of voter suppression are legitimate and will have a significant impact in the 2020 election. "Hashing it Out" is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, Washington Examiner's commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer historical context of the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then "Hashing it Out" is the podcast for you.

From fights over early voting applications to ballot drop-off sites, voting in Texas has drawn national attention. Sam talks to Texas reporters Ashley Lopez of member station KUT and Jessica Huseman of ProPublica to unpack what's happening and what it means for voting access. Then, Sam gets advice from John Paul Brammer, creator of the advice column "Hola Papi."

This story was co-published with ProPublica. Sign up for email updates from Trump, Inc. to get the latest on our investigations. President Trump likes talking about voter fraud. He also likes filing lawsuits. Now his campaign is filing lawsuits across the country, citing the alleged dangers of voter fraud. Plus: ProPublica reporters Mike Spies, Jake Pearson, and Jessica Huseman on secret, Republican-only meetings about election policy.

"[Postmaster General Louis] DeJoy does have quite a few stockholdings in places like Amazon and other shipping companies and worked in shipping for a number of years himself," says ProPublica's Jessica Huseman.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Seven months into the pandemic, the case count remains high and testing is still a problem. Plus, President Trump admits to blocking funds for the U.S. Postal Service to hamstring mail-in voting efforts. And with the Democratic National Convention on the horizon, a historic VP pick helps boost Biden’s campaign. On today’s show: Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute; Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University and CNN’s Sanjay Gupta; Astead Herndon of the New York Times and Tarini Parti of the Wall Street Journal; Amber McReynolds of the National Vote at Home Institute and Jessica Huseman of ProPublica.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

What does the fight for voting rights look like five decades after the Civil Rights Movement? Are states prepared to handle elections during a pandemic? To kick off Reckon Interview Season 3, John Hammontree and R.L. Nave speak with Prof. Carol Anderson and ProPublica's Jessica Huseman for a comprehensive look at the state of voting in 2020.Show Notes5:00 Professor Carol Anderson @ProfCAnderson5:29 What happened after the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed?9:53 What does the VRA do?12:13 How Shelby v. Holder changed everything19:11 Jim Crow 2.022:30 Voter ID Laws24:53 Voting in a Pandemic27:34 One Person, No Vote28:29 Jessica Huseman @JessicaHuseman29:05 How we screwed up election oversight33:44 Voter fraud vs. voter suppression39:18 How reliable are our voting machines?42:01 Why voting online is a bad idea44:51 Are elections safe from interference?47:20 How to make sure your vote counts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben and Mike disagree (and agree) on Tara Reade's accusations against Joe Biden. Then in the main event (starts at 26:10) they talk to ProPublica's Jessica Huseman about how states are shockingly unprepared to handle a surge in mail-in ballots during this pandemic. She also clears up a misconception about “voter purges,” and discusses whether the country's voting machines are safe from glitches and hackers.

Coronavirus has caused the cancellation of major sporting events, religious services, and other mass gatherings. It's even forced presidential contenders to rethink the way they campaign as people begin self-isolating. This week, Politics with Amy Walter takes a look at how the pandemic is reverberating across politics. Michigan will have an outsized role come November. This is why Biden's performance in the swing state mattered a great deal during Tuesday's primary where he won every county in the state. Maya King of Politico, Ruby Cramer of BuzzFeed News, and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join us to discuss the primary results and what it means for the future of Bernie Sanders' campaign.  Mayor Michael Taylor of Sterling Heights in Macomb County Michigan has voted for Republicans his whole life, but that changed ahead of his state's primary. Although Macomb County supported President Obama twice, it flipped for Trump in 2016. The county has traditionally been a bellwether in elections: whoever wins this blue-collar county wins the state. Mayor Taylor shares why he can no longer support Trump. In the midst of election season, Jessica Huseman of ProPublica's Electionland project analyzes what about the election process has changed since 2016 and how that will affect turnout.   Plus, Reid Wilson, national correspondent at The Hill and author of "Epidemic: Ebola and the Global Scramble to Prevent the Next Killer Outbreak," joins Politics to discuss the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.  Check out our ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak here.

Coronavirus has caused the cancellation of major sporting events, religious services, and other mass gatherings. It's even forced presidential contenders to rethink the way they campaign as people begin self-isolating. This week, Politics with Amy Walter takes a look at how the pandemic is reverberating across politics. Michigan will have an outsized role come November. This is why Biden's performance in the swing state mattered a great deal during Tuesday's primary where he won every county in the state. Maya King of Politico, Ruby Cramer of BuzzFeed News, and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join us to discuss the primary results and what it means for the future of Bernie Sanders' campaign.  Mayor Michael Taylor of Sterling Heights in Macomb County Michigan has voted for Republicans his whole life, but that changed ahead of his state's primary. Although Macomb County supported President Obama twice, it flipped for Trump in 2016. The county has traditionally been a bellwether in elections: whoever wins this blue-collar county wins the state. Mayor Taylor shares why he can no longer support Trump. In the midst of election season, Jessica Huseman of ProPublica's Electionland project analyzes what about the election process has changed since 2016 and how that will affect turnout.   Plus, Reid Wilson, national correspondent at The Hill and author of "Epidemic: Ebola and the Global Scramble to Prevent the Next Killer Outbreak," joins Politics to discuss the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.  Check out our ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak here.

Netflix, Disney, NBCUniversal and other Hollywood production companies say they may stop filming in Georgia if the state's recently passed, restrictive abortion law is upheld. With Boeing's 737 Max airplane still grounded, are travelers in for headaches when it comes to flying this summer? Plus why Apple's wireless AirPod headphones pose an environmental conundrum. ProPublica politics reporter Jessica Huseman and Quartz editor David Yanofsky join Sam for this week's roundup.

National politics reporter Jessica Huseman calls to talk about covering elections — not candidates — to investigate the voter experience and the problems that keep them from the polls ... but she's covered campaigns, too, and has some advice for student journalists covering politics.

We all know how filing taxes is a pain. Every April Americans dig through receipts, meet with accountants, claim their expenses, and pray they're not audited.

Biz wonders if we are incapable of letting our children solve their own problems and if this is why our children can’t actually problem solve! Theresa suggests maybe its less about ability and more about personality. What’s worse, stunting our children's development or having to accept they may be totally different than you? Both seem like a reason to hide in the bathroom. Plus Biz gets thumb tacky, Theresa takes cover and we talk to Temple University professor and mother Dr. Ama Mazama about the growing trend and reasoning behind home schooling for African American children. Check out Dr. Mazama in The Atlantic piece by Jessica Huseman that brought her to our attention and pick up her book The Afrocentric Paradigm to learn more about her field of study. Brooklyn: Tickets for One Bad Mother Live at The Bell House on Saturday October 14th are on sale now! Los Angeles: Join us for One Bad Mother LIVE at the Bootleg Theater on Saturday August 26th! It's a matinee! Tickets on sale now! Check out our book! You're Doing A Great Job!: 100 Ways You're Winning at Parenting! Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Our sponsors this week are Rent The Runway and NatureBox. To save 25% off an Unlimited Rent The Runway subscription, visit RentTheRunway.com/Unlimited or download the iPhone app and enter the code BADMOTHER at checkout. And, go to NatureBox.com/BADMOTHER to get a free month of membership and 3 free snacks. Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you're leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron. Subscribe to One Bad Mother in iTunes Join our mailing list Join the amazing community that is our private One Bad Mother Facebook group Follow One Bad Mother on Twitter Follow Biz on Twitter Follow Theresa on Twitter Like us on Facebook! Get a OBM tee, tank, baby shirt, or mug from the MaxFunStore You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org. Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans

The press are calling Don Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer a “smoking gun.” Why Trump supporters see it otherwise. Plus, the White House's plan to cement the voter fraud narrative in service of future voter suppression. And, an Iraqi radio broadcaster puts his life on the line fighting ISIS propaganda in Mosul and a group of Syrian citizen journalists push back on the narratives about Raqqa.   1. Buzzfeed's Charlie Warzel on how the right-wing media is spinning the Don Jr. emails — and how it reveals something deeper about the pro-Trump media ecosystem. 2. Russian journalist Alexey Kovalev on what the American media get wrong in its reporting on Vladimir Putin. 3. ProPublica's Jessica Huseman on the mistaken reporting on the backlash to the "election integrity" commission's attempt to gather data about voters from the states. 4. City of Ghosts director Matthew Heineman describes the efforts of Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, a band of citizen journalists led by Abdel Aziz al-Hamza who risk their lives to report on conditions in Raqqa, Syria. 5. Radio Al-Ghad's Mohammad Al-Musali describes how his pirate radio station defied the media blackout in Mosul under ISIS rule in order to shine a light onto the city. Support On the Media by becoming a member today at OntheMedia.org/donate.     On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

The Chosen presents cabinet nominees in an easy-to-read trading card format. Jessica Huseman and Rob Weychert describe how they developed this informative site for ProPublica. Read more »