Topic: Voter Intimidation

Reuters reported on the increasing frequency of campaign lawn sign thefts and the creative ways voters are fighting back. Some individuals have hidden Apple AirTags in their signs to track thieves to their homes, while others have smeared signs with Vaseline and glitter to deter handling. The report suggests that for some, the theft of a $20 sign feels like a form of voter intimidation.

The Department of Justice is investigating reports of individuals in tactical gear monitoring ballot drop boxes in Arizona. Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake faces repeated questioning about whether she will accept the certified election results. The hosts discuss the legality of filming drop boxes to document potential "ballot harvesting" and mention a local Fox station's error in prematurely flashing election results.

Personal experiences with pollsters reveal a growing reluctance among voters to answer questions honestly due to fears of surveillance or retaliation. One account describes receiving frequent calls on a landline, including a bizarre Social Security scam that devolved into pornographic commentary. The general atmosphere of intimidation is compared to historical authoritarian regimes, where citizens are afraid to express pro-government or anti-establishment views.