This is the Mother Jones Podcast.

I'm Jamila King in New York.

On this week's show,

fighting back with less than 50 days to go, everything you need to know about the fierce multi-pronged attack on your vote in November.

23 states, so nearly half the country,

have passed new restrictions on voting

since the 2010 election.

spoiler, it's urgent.

The Justice Department hasn't filed a single lawsuit to enforce the Voting Rights Act since Donald Trump became president.

But there are some glimmers of hope.

And what happens in Georgia and Florida and Kansas and Wisconsin. This matters nationally.

Also on the show, an interview

with the governor of Washington State,

Jay Inslee, a thorn in Trump's side,

his personal playbook for taking on the President of the United States.

Be confrontational as appropriate.

We fast, use the courts, and don't give in.

And what former President Barack Obama is like on the basketball court.

I noticed he seemed to be getting a little annoyed.

A fascinating interview from the front lines of the fight to protect your vote.

That's all on today's show.

Stick around.

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