
Nate Persily
James B. McClatchy Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and election-law expert specializing in redistricting and the law of democracy, offering legal and structural analysis of election threats.
Top 3 podcasts with Nate Persily
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Feb 19, 2026 • 59min
Inside the MAGA Blueprint for Breaking the Midterms
Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker writer and political analyst; Nate Persily, Stanford law professor and election-law expert; Natalie Adona, Marin County registrar and election administrator. They map out pre-election tactics to sow doubt, legal and redistricting maneuvers, frontline experiences with intimidation, risks from voter-data mishaps, and how local procedures and transparency aim to protect ballot integrity.

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Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 3min
Is the Melania Movie a Bribe?
Nate Persily, Stanford election-law scholar, explains legal limits and risks around attempts to nationalize or interfere with U.S. elections. Juliette Kayyem, former homeland security official and policy academic, offers law-and-policy perspective throughout. They discuss Bezos and the pricey Melania film; whether that deal reads like a payoff; threats to election administration and voter protection; and the politics around Clinton subpoenas.

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Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 2min
Donald Trump Takes The Bait
Nate Persily, a Stanford Law professor specializing in election administration, joins the discussion to dissect the current threats to election integrity. He shares insights on the complexities of new voting laws and the risks posed by losing experienced election officials. The conversation reflects on historical electoral challenges, such as the Bush-Gore election. Additionally, they explore the impact of celebrity endorsements on public opinion and how figures like Kamala Harris are navigating these evolving political landscapes.


