Trump is Trying to Steal the 2026 Vote: Maya Wiley on Fighting Back
Summary
Hosts interview Maya Wiley, president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, about the current threat to American democracy. They discuss the Trump administration’s attacks on voting rights, the weaponization of the Department of Justice, and the influence of Project 2025. Wiley emphasizes the importance of coalition-building, faith, and persistent civic engagement to counter authoritarianism and protect civil liberties ahead of the midterms.
Topics discussed
Intro: Service, PenFed, and 10% Happier
Guest Intro: Maya Wiley and Voting Rights Attacks
Civil Rights Legacy and Current Political Climate
Faith, Coalition Building, and Voter Protection
Project 2025 and DOJ Purges
Todd Blanche, Paul Manafort, and Legal Hypocrisy
Foreign Interference and Domestic Terrorism Definitions
Historical Context: Impeachment and Supreme Court
Democratic Strategy and Voter Engagement
Midterm Elections and Ensuring Fairness
Protecting Your Vote and Fighting Forward
Raising Children in Activist Families
Advice for Young Activists
Outro: Donations, Credits, and Ads
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