Topic: Voting Software

4 chapters across the catalog

Verbate
Episode 1456 26:25 - 28:12

1456: Verbate

CISA Voting Machine Vulnerability Report

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced that electronic voting machines from a leading vendor used in 16 states have software vulnerabilities. While CISA stated there is no evidence these flaws in Dominion Voting Systems equipment have been exploited, the report acknowledges the machines are susceptible to hijacking if left unaddressed. The news has reignited debates regarding the security of electronic election infrastructure.

Electrical College
Episode 1300 1:06:59 - 1:08:43

1300: Electrical College

Dominion Voting Systems, Paper Ballot Advocacy

President Trump raised concerns regarding Dominion Voting Systems, alleging that the software allows for the manipulation of vote tallies. He advocated for a return to paper ballots as the only secure method for conducting elections. Trump suggested that the machines were used to offset his lead in key states during the 2020 count.

Covidiots
Episode 1293 49:06 - 52:15

1293: Covidiots

Michigan Software Glitch and Antrim County Recount

In Antrim County, Michigan, a software "glitch" reportedly caused 6,000 Republican votes to be erroneously attributed to Democrats. The Republican chair noted that 47 other counties use the same software, leading to calls for a transparent examination of all results. The hosts criticize the use of the term "glitch" to describe errors in such a critical democratic process.

Booby-Trap
Episode 1222 1:45:51 - 1:50:08

1222: Booby-Trap

Super Tuesday Polling Anomalies in Texas and California

Voters in Austin reported a public and potentially shaming process of choosing between Democrat and Republican "poll pads." The segment examines the slow reporting of results in Texas and California, noting that while local elections used new software, presidential delegate counts were handled separately by the DNC. The hosts question the use of the term "snafu" to describe these technical delays.