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#1477 The Plot Against America
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Today we take a look at the details of the planned coup that had its culmination in the form of a violent insurrection at the US Capitol Building on January 6th, 2021 as well as the ongoing efforts to undermine and dismantle the structures of our election system.
Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
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SHOW NOTES
Ch. 1: January 6th Planning Was WAY More Detailed Than We Thought - The Majority Report - Air Date 2-5-22
In some ways, the attack on the Capitol looked haphazard but the answer is far scarier. There was much more planning by the group involved.
National columnist Will Bunch says there is growing evidence that links Trump and his inner circle to the Capitol attack.
Michael Schmidt, Washington correspondent for the New York Times; David Wilson.
Former Pentagon adviser Ryan Goodman says former President Trump could have used the Insurrection Act to hold onto power onJanuary 6, 2021.
Rep. Pete Aguilar, member of the January 6th Committee
It took decades to build our system of non-partisan, professional election administration, but the entire system is now under persistent attack by Trump's MAGA Mob.
Michael Schmidt, Washington correspondent for the New York Times
Ch. 8: Trump Facing CRIMINAL Charges Per Trump Riot Committee - David Pakman Show - Air Date 3-3-22
The January 6 Trump riot committee has released a list of possible criminal charges committed by former President Donald Trump.
MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S)
VOICEMAILS
Ch. 11: Thoughts on the Ukraine context episode - Alan from Connecticut
FINAL COMMENTS
Ch. 12: Final comments on our new Discord community server and how to join
TAKE ACTION!
Become a Poll Worker or Election Official: WorkElections.org
EDUCATE YOURSELF & SHARE
Expert fears partisan actors may replace election workers who quit over threats (PBS News Hour)
1 in 5 local election officials say they're likely to quit before 2024 (NPR)
Researchers warn that Christian nationalists are becoming more radical and are targeting voting (Washington Post)
One in five U.S. election workers may quit amid threats, politics (Reuters)
Local election officials are exhausted, under threat and thinking about quitting (Politico)
Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman
MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions)
SHOW IMAGE:
Description: Black and white photo from a rally. A hand holds up a sign that says "Remember Jan. 6th, Senators. Protect Our Democracy Now".
Credit: "January 6th Vigil for Democracy" by Becker1999, Wikimedia Commons | License | Changes: Cropped
Produced by Jay! Tomlinson
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Manage episode 323178681 series 8456
Today we take a look at the details of the planned coup that had its culmination in the form of a violent insurrection at the US Capitol Building on January 6th, 2021 as well as the ongoing efforts to undermine and dismantle the structures of our election system.
Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content)
SHOW NOTES
Ch. 1: January 6th Planning Was WAY More Detailed Than We Thought - The Majority Report - Air Date 2-5-22
In some ways, the attack on the Capitol looked haphazard but the answer is far scarier. There was much more planning by the group involved.
National columnist Will Bunch says there is growing evidence that links Trump and his inner circle to the Capitol attack.
Michael Schmidt, Washington correspondent for the New York Times; David Wilson.
Former Pentagon adviser Ryan Goodman says former President Trump could have used the Insurrection Act to hold onto power onJanuary 6, 2021.
Rep. Pete Aguilar, member of the January 6th Committee
It took decades to build our system of non-partisan, professional election administration, but the entire system is now under persistent attack by Trump's MAGA Mob.
Michael Schmidt, Washington correspondent for the New York Times
Ch. 8: Trump Facing CRIMINAL Charges Per Trump Riot Committee - David Pakman Show - Air Date 3-3-22
The January 6 Trump riot committee has released a list of possible criminal charges committed by former President Donald Trump.
MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S)
VOICEMAILS
Ch. 11: Thoughts on the Ukraine context episode - Alan from Connecticut
FINAL COMMENTS
Ch. 12: Final comments on our new Discord community server and how to join
TAKE ACTION!
Become a Poll Worker or Election Official: WorkElections.org
EDUCATE YOURSELF & SHARE
Expert fears partisan actors may replace election workers who quit over threats (PBS News Hour)
1 in 5 local election officials say they're likely to quit before 2024 (NPR)
Researchers warn that Christian nationalists are becoming more radical and are targeting voting (Washington Post)
One in five U.S. election workers may quit amid threats, politics (Reuters)
Local election officials are exhausted, under threat and thinking about quitting (Politico)
Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman
MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions)
SHOW IMAGE:
Description: Black and white photo from a rally. A hand holds up a sign that says "Remember Jan. 6th, Senators. Protect Our Democracy Now".
Credit: "January 6th Vigil for Democracy" by Becker1999, Wikimedia Commons | License | Changes: Cropped
Produced by Jay! Tomlinson
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