The host asserts that protecting the right to vote and ensuring representation are fundamental democratic principles that should be defended against authoritarianism.

“My constituents sent me to Austin to protect their voices and rights. I refuse to sign away my dignity as a dulyeleed representative just so Republicans can control my movements and monitor me with police escorts.”

He supports requiring proof of citizenship to vote and argues that current systems for verifying voter eligibility are insufficient.

“By requiring proof of citizenship, it's extremely diff it's it's a little bit more difficult to falsely register somebody else on their behalf, right?”

He supports requiring proof of citizenship to vote because it helps ensure election security and prevents potential fraudulent activity.

“So, we should take extra steps to to ensure that these documents are legit.”

She advises listeners to verify their voter registration status before elections due to potential issues.

“So, yeah, I I would just PSA, go ahead before the midterms and check out your voter registration because crazy shit's happening.”

Contesting local elections increases voter turnout for the entire ticket because local candidates build personal relationships with voters and provide more reasons to participate in the democratic pro

“what run for something as seen and we actually proved this out with some research back in 2020 is that contesting local elections especially state ledge city council school board can increase turnout for the entire ticket”

The speaker believes that Missouri citizens have a constitutional right to use a referendum to challenge actions taken by the state's General Assembly.

“Missurrians for 150 years have had a constitutional right to a thing called the referendum, which is where if we gather enough signatures from outraged Missurrians about an act of the the General Assembly, we get a chance to vote on it.”

The SAVE Act is designed to make it more difficult for people to register to vote rather than ensuring election security.

“The Save Act is about making it more difficult for people to register to vote and to stay on the rolls.”

A national photo ID law creates unnecessary barriers for voters and is designed to disenfranchise groups that are less likely to vote for Republicans.

“it doesn't make any sense except if the purpose of it, which it is, is to make it harder to vote for people who are less likely to vote Republican.”