Nate Persily

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.

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.

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.