USPS Whistleblower (feat. Santiago Mayer)
Summary
The Daily Beans covers a USPS whistleblower alleging mail-in voting suppression, the Commerce Department removing scientific integrity protections, and a Haitian immigrant’s suicide after ICE monitoring. The hosts also discuss ICE’s plan to buy robot dogs, Forest Service chief Tom Schultz’s logging ties, and Tina Peters declining a California election job due to parole transfer blocks. Santiago Mayer of Voters of Tomorrow joins to discuss mobilizing young voters amid rising suppression and economic anger.
Topics discussed
Intro and content warnings for self-harm and immigration news
Announcements: Upcoming shows, Patreon, and interview preview
USPS whistleblower report on mail ballot system risks
Commerce Dept removes scientific integrity protections
Tragic death of Haitian immigrant with ankle monitor
ICE plans to purchase robot dogs for enforcement
Forest Service chief scrutiny and logging industry ties
Tina Peters declines Shasta County registrar job
House approves rule for Save America Act and socialism resolution
Sponsor read: Trees.com online nursery
Interview: Santiago Mayor on voter suppression and youth engagement
Youth voter issues: Housing, AI, and community building
Young candidates and connecting with constituents
Good News: Election protection fundraiser and listener stories
Listener letters: Lake Ontario name and owl catching rat
Good News: Worker safety bill blocked and rainy day messages
Popeye trivia and host sign-off
Credits and closing remarks
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