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In this episode of Smartless, hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett interview Stacey Abrams, discussing topics such as voter suppression and the upcoming election.
Stacey Abrams discusses her primary focus of eliminating voter suppression which disproportionately affects people of color and those who identify as Democrats.
Voter suppression is a major issue during both the primaries and general elections due to bad actors, good actors, and those who are in the middle. In Nevada, for example, the Republican Secretary of State allegedly shut down every voting precinct except for one per county, which resulted in almost two million people being removed from the rolls.
The tactics of voter suppression have shifted from the pre-1965 era of outright discrimination to modern-day forms such as poll monitoring and citizen intimidation, leading to concerns for the upcoming 2020 election.
This transcript summarizes discussions regarding the Voting Rights Act and Even the Rich podcast where the latest season explored the rise of Lucille Ball and another season discusses the life of Madonna.
The census is the most important thing people need to care about as it affects elections and gerrymandering. A low response rate for people of color can lead to inaccurate data that affects the voting of these people.
This podcast discusses how voting by mail is a safe and convenient way to vote, with 34 states allowing voting by mail with no excuses and provisions made for those living in the remaining 16 states.
The speaker discusses the importance of voting in the Black community and encourages listeners to maintain a positive mindset towards the current political situation. They also commend a franchise for being inclusive to new audiences.
The speaker talks about her experience with writing a controversial book and how it affected her search results when Googling her own name. She also mentions an article she wrote on unrelated business income tax exemption in high school.
The unfair tactics used to rig the census are a reflection of those who do not want certain individuals to have the power to vote. The speaker suggests that corporations step in and make election day a paid holiday to ensure everyone has the chance to vote.