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Agree to Disagree: Are Election Lawsuits Good For Democracy?

Agree to Disagree: Are Election Lawsuits Good For Democracy?

FromOpen to Debate


Agree to Disagree: Are Election Lawsuits Good For Democracy?

FromOpen to Debate

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Nov 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Joe Biden delivered a victory speech. His team is planning to take power. But rather than concede, President Trump has instead turned to the courts, with election lawsuits in states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona. It's a historic moment, and for many an unsettling one. But could these lawsuits actually be good for democracy? Two competing legal minds weigh in, with Intelligence Squared host and moderator John Donvan at the helm.   
 
Arguing "YES," is Rebecca Roiphe, a Manhattan prosecutor and law professor who focuses on ethics and the history of the legal profession. 

Arguing “NO” is Ian Bassin, a former attorney in the Obama White House and the co-founder of Protect Democracy.
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Released:
Nov 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

America feels divided. From the most salient questions about our national identity and place in the world, to fundamental concerns about technology, religion, the economy, and public policy, Intelligence Squared U.S. is here to help. A respite from polarized discussions, we bring together the smartest minds to debate and dissect issues in depth, restoring civility and bringing intelligence to the public square in the process.