Topic: Electoral Count Act 1887

Senators Susan Collins and Joe Manchin are negotiating updates to the 1887 Electoral Count Act to clarify the Vice President's ministerial role. The proposed legislation aims to raise the threshold for challenging state electors to 20% of each chamber. The terminology of "fake electors" versus "alternative slates" is examined in the context of the January 6 investigation.

Representative Zoe Lofgren cited the Electoral Count Act of 1887 during the House debate, a law designed to prevent contested elections from spiraling out of control. The hosts discuss the late Jerry Pournelle's theory on how a small group of journalists can control public thought through repetition. They also critique the "amateur hour" production quality of Newsmax and OAN.