Topic: John Nichols

John Nichols of *The Nation* discusses the January 6th report, labeling the event a "coup attempt" and expressing disappointment that the committee did not recommend abolishing the Electoral College. The hosts defend the Electoral College as a vital "safety valve" for American politics that prevents purely nationalist or majoritarian rule.

Professor Robert McChesney appears on Democracy Now! to discuss his book, "People Get Ready," which addresses the challenges of a jobless economy and a citizen-less democracy. The hosts praise McChesney's deconstruction of corporate media interests and the impact of automation on the future of the American workforce.