What happens if Trump tries to mess with the midterms?
Summary
Hosts discuss how Democrats in Congress are preparing for potential election interference by the Trump administration, including blocked executive orders and federal overreach. They examine Democratic task forces, legal strategies, and the resilience of state-level election officials against these threats. The episode concludes with lighthearted segments on a college football jersey dispute and parenting challenges.
Topics discussed
Planet Money Summer School intro and Antarctica segment
Trump's executive order on mail voting blocked by courts
Overview of Trump administration's election interference efforts
Democrats' task force preparing for election subversion scenarios
Lessons from 2020 and challenges of midterm mobilization
State officials resisting federal pressure and local election integrity
Ad break and NPR podcast promotions
White House defense of 'Save America Act' and election integrity debate
Election officials educating voters and managing fear
Democrats' soft power and strategy to mobilize voters
Lack of bipartisan support and Republican calculus
Upcoming litigation and confidence in election results
Ad break and transition to 'Can't Let It Go' segment
Eric gives up on digital self-control and phone usage
Jaden Daniels cease and desist letter to LSU over jersey number
Miles struggles to explain National Guard to his toddler
NPR Plus event plug and podcast credits
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