The Supremes say ‘No” to Trump on Mail Voting, plus the Paramount-Warner Merger Fight / Start Making Sense
Summary
David Cole analyzes the Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling blocking Trump's attempt to use the Postal Service to restrict mail-in voting, noting the decision was based on timing rather than the merits. He also discusses ongoing litigation regarding a proposed national voter list and efforts to bar armed ICE agents from polling places. Rashad Robinson then examines the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, explaining how grassroots activism by the Committee for the First Amendment pressured blue state attorneys general to file an antitrust lawsuit. Robinson also reflects on his early efforts to challenge T…
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Introduction of guest David Cole
Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots and Postal Service
Trump's reaction and the role of Supreme Court justices
Future litigation on national voter lists and merits
DHS citizenship list portal and state compliance
Constitutionality of federal help in purging voter lists
Denver lawsuit against armed ICE agents at polls
Outlook for free and fair midterm elections
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Introduction of guest Rashad Robinson
Why the Paramount-Warner merger matters to ordinary people
The campaign against the merger and AG lawsuit
Attacks on Mark Ruffalo and merger opponents
Corporate power, racial justice, and strategic levers
Early identification of Trump and the power of culture
Political momentum and activism in Texas
Book promotion and closing remarks
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