How two swing states changed American voting
Summary
This episode traces the origins of modern voter suppression strategies, revealing how William Rehnquist’s 1960s efforts to challenge minority voters in Arizona evolved into the national "Operation Eagle Eye." The narrative then shifts to Michigan, where a 1973 wildcat strike led by Arab American auto workers against UAW bond purchases in Israel sparked a lasting political movement. By connecting these historical events, the show illustrates how top-down legal tactics and bottom-up labor organizing continue to shape the contentious 2026 midterm elections.
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