Voter suppression in swing states, remembering a champion of equal pay

Activists carry signs that say, “Protect Our Vote,” during a march in Washington D.C., Aug 28, 2021.

Activists carry signs that say, “Protect Our Vote,” during a march in Washington D.C., Aug 28, 2021. Credit: Shutterstock.

Voter suppression tactics now include strict voter ID laws, reduced early voting times, and limits on mail-in ballots. VA and AL are facing lawsuits related to purging voter rolls. 

Lilly Ledbetter, who passed away last Saturday, was instrumental in pushing for equal pay between the sexes. So why has the gap remained roughly the same over two decades?

The new book “Den of Spies” chronicles the Reagan campaign’s efforts to delay the release of U.S. hostages in Iran to hurt President Jimmy Carter’s re-election chances. 

From this Episode:

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Nihar Patel, Robin Estrin