Rick Hasen with Larry Mantle | Can Democracy Hold? The 2026 Midterm Challenge

Election law expert Rick Hasen joins veteran journalist Larry Mantle for an essential conversation on the future of American democracy as the nation heads toward the 2026 midterm elections. Together, they explore the threats facing voting rights, the integrity of election systems, and how legal and political reforms could determine the strength—or fragility—of democratic institutions in the years ahead. Rick Hasen is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on election law, campaign finance, and voting rights. He is a Professor of Law at UCLA and Director of UCLA Law’s Safeguarding Democracy Project. Hasen is the author of six critically acclaimed books, including his latest, A Real Right to Vote: How a Constitutional Amendment Can Safeguard American Democracy. Larry Mantle is the longtime host of AirTalk on NPR-member station KPCC (89.3 FM), the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California. His interviews and analysis have made him one of the region’s most respected voices in public affairs and journalism. This event is part of the America at a Crossroads virtual series, founded by Jews United for Democracy & Justice, featuring leading voices discussing the most urgent challenges to our democracy. 🔗 Learn more and register for upcoming events: jewsunitedfordemocracy.org/events/ 📘 A Real Right to Vote is available wherever books are sold. #RickHasen #LarryMantle #ElectionLaw #VotingRights #Democracy #AmericaAtACrossroads #CommunityConversations #SafeguardingDemocracy #UCLALaw #FreeAndFairElections #RuleOfLaw #Midterms2026 #CivicEngagement #CurrentEvents