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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2025 · 22 MIN

2024 Election: Voter Suppression and the Disenfranchisement of Black Voters

from The AllisonKnows Podcast

Investigative journalist Greg Palast argues that voter suppression, particularly targeting Black voters, cost Kamala Harris the 2024 presidential election. He cites specific instances of voter purges, rejected mail-in ballots, and challenges to provisional ballots, all disproportionately affecting minority voters. Palast's analysis suggests millions of votes were suppressed, enough to swing key states and the election outcome. He advocates for increased voter registration checks and engagement with organizations combating voter suppression. The interview also includes a brief advertisement for a social media company.

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Investigative journalist Greg Palast argues that voter suppression, particularly targeting Black voters, cost Kamala Harris the 2024 presidential election. He cites specific instances of voter purges, rejected mail-in ballots, and challenges to...

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