About this episode

The episode discusses recent political events including the withdrawal of a Senate nominee, the death of a senator, and Trump's firing of the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission, featuring guest Susan Greenhalgh on election security concerns.

On today's 'BradCast': Maine's Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner officially withdrew from the race; a statewide party convention will select his replacement. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died suddenly; Graham's sister will fill out his term as Republicans plan a statewide convention to replace him. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released a statement to prove he is alive after being hospitalized for more than a month without explanation. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as Trump declared the U.S. will charge a 20% toll on cargo. Trump fired the entire U.S. Elections Assistance Commission in a new attack on U.S. election administration. Election security expert SUSAN GREENHALGH of Free Speech for People explains why Trump's dismantling of the E.A.C. is concerning, what it means for the November midterm elections and the 2028 election, and much more.

People in this episode

Host: Brad Friedman

Guest: Susan Greenhalgh

Topics covered

• U.S. elections
• political news
• election security
• Trump administration
• Senate updates

Keywords

• Trump
• elections
• Susan Greenhalgh
• Lindsey Graham
• Mitch McConnell
• Graham Platner
• election security
• U.S. politics
• Strait of Hormuz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Elections Assistance Commission

Places: Maine, U.S., Strait of Hormuz

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