GOP Election Law Change Efforts, Trade Under President Biden

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Steel pipes are seen through a roll of steel at the Borusan Mannesmann Pipe manufacturing facility in Baytown, Texas. David J. Phillip/AP Photo

Political scientists join us to look at multiple efforts by Republicans in different states to change election laws after the 2020 presidential campaign in the first half hour, and in the second, to discuss what changes to Trump-era trade policies we may see under the Biden administration.

Featured in this Show

  • Republican Lawmakers Pushing For Election Law Changes

    Since Joe Biden won the presidency, Republican lawmakers across the nation have been trying to change their states’ election laws. We look at the proposals, including limiting mail-in voting and strengthening voter ID requirements, and their potential impact in future elections.

  • Will President Biden Keep Trump Tariffs And Trade Policies In Place?

    President Biden has tried to undo a number of Trump era policies, but many of the former president’s tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods remain in place. We talk about the big trade issues facing the new administration and how they’re likely to deal with the European Union, China, and other trading partners.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • David Schultz Guest
  • Mark Copelovitch Guest

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