Amazon warehouse unionizes, Ballot drop box arguments

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A person drops off a mail-in ballot at an election ballot return box
A person drops off a mail-in ballot at an election ballot return box in Willow Grove, Pa., Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Matt Rourke/AP Photo

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday in a case challenging the use of ballot drop boxes and so-called ballot harvesting. We talk with an election law expert about what’s being decided. We also look at the impact that a successful unionization effort in a New York Amazon warehouse could have nationwide.

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  • Wisconsin Supreme Court hears ballot drop box challenge

    The Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the use ballot drop boxes for elections in the state. We check in on the different sides of the debate and what’s at stake.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Jon Shelton Guest
  • Robert Yablon Guest