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Republicans’ Down-Ballot Power Grab

2021 redistricting could entrench Republican gerrymanders for 10 more years.

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Episode Notes

Even though the 2020 presidential race has been called for Joe Biden, President Donald Trump is still baselessly asserting that he is the true winner. His accusations of voter fraud may give Republican-held legislatures all the ammo they need to further infringe on voting rights.

Guest: Ari Berman, senior writer for Mother Jones.

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Podcast production by Mary Wilson, Jayson De Leon, Danielle Hewitt, and Elena Schwartz. With help from Frannie Kelley.

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  • Mary Harris is the host and managing editor of What Next, Slate's new daily news podcast. She has reported throughout the public radio system, for NPR, Marketplace, and WNYC.