The Plan for No Kings-Vote Early Day, plus The Supremes and Trump’s voter list purge / Start Making Sense
Summary
Leah Greenberg of Indivisible discusses the October 17 "No Kings" action, which shifts focus from mass protests to driving record early voting turnout to counter election interference. She emphasizes building local infrastructure and countering cynicism through community engagement and creative voter mobilization events. Later, UCLA law professor Rick Hasen analyzes a Supreme Court order allowing states to use the SAVE database to purge voter rolls, noting that while mass purges are legally restricted before midterms, the ruling poses risks for the 2028 election. Hasen also highlights ongoi…
Topics discussed
Introduction and preview of Supreme Court ruling
Introduction to the No Kings movement and Leah Greenberg
Strategy for the October 17th No Kings Day of Action
Focus on early voting to counter election sabotage
Combating doomerism and building long-term democratic agency
Creative local activities and community engagement plans
Addressing threats of ICE presence at polling places
Indivisible's endorsement strategy for primaries vs. general
Differences between No Kings coalition and Indivisible
Strategies for mobilizing undecided and low-propensity voters
Building collective power: protests vs. general strikes
Preparing for potential post-election disputes and certification
Democratic strategy for cost of living and anti-corruption
Opportunities for state-level Democratic trifectas
Importance of solidarity and the What Is the Plan podcast
Sponsor segment: South Bay Socal Pumpkins
Introduction to Rick Hasen and the SAVE database issue
Explanation of the SAVE system and NVRA 90-day rule
Supreme Court ruling on state access to SAVE database
Risks of mass purges and the pending RNC v. Familia Vota case
Privacy Act arguments against sharing voter data
Evidence regarding non-citizen voting claims
Comparison of proposed federal voter ID vs. Trump's plan
Future litigation and implications for the 2028 election
Major threats to election integrity and ballot seizure fears
Closing remarks and show credits
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