Rick Hasen on the Fragility of the U.S. Voting System

About this episode

AI is colliding with the next election in ways most people are not prepared for. Professor Richard Hasen breaks down the legal and democratic fault lines that could shape who counts the votes, who controls the rules, and how much damage disinformation can do before anyone realizes it. We unpack ballot seizures, executive power over mail-in voting, election litigation, and the structural vulnerabilities that make American elections uniquely exposed. Hasen also explains how AI-generated video, watermarking, and the “liar’s dividend” could make it harder for voters to know what is real. The conversation explores voting rights, the Electoral College, local journalism, and practical ways to…