Eastern Standard - May 30th, 2024

This week on Episode Six of the Eastern Standard special series, “Democracy Optimist”:

The Kentucky League of Women Voters has been part of the debates on the state’s voter ID law, redistricting battles, and efforts to improve transparency within Kentucky’s government. Our guests are three officers of the League: Jennifer Jackson, Becky Jones, and Laura Weinstein.

Also joining us for this episode: Amber McReynolds, vice chair of the United States Postal Service Board of Governors, focuses on the postal service’s processing of mail-in ballots. She’s the person who guarantees that millions of ballots are processed correctly.

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