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Brad Raffensperger

Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Republican Secretary of State of Georgia who has been a central figure in election integrity debates, particularly for his refusal to overturn the 2020 presidential election results despite pressure from Trump and subsequent threats to his safety. He remains a focus of podcast discussion regarding election security, voter fraud investigations, and his navigation of Republican politics while resisting pressure to support unfounded election fraud claims.

Episode Appearances

The Daily

The Daily · Mar 20, 2026

Trump Wants to Change How We Vote. Will He Succeed?

Former Georgia Secretary of State who resisted Trump's 2020 election overturn attempts

Save America ActSenate filibuster rulesVoter ID requirements
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Mar 17, 2026

Episode 5224: Massive Throw Down In Senate Over SAVE ACT

Georgia Secretary of State; sent unsolicited absentee ballot applications in 2020 without legal authority

Voter ID Requirements and Proof of CitizenshipMail-in Voting Restrictions and Election SecuritySenate Filibuster Reform and Procedural Strategy
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Deadline: White House

Deadline: White House · Feb 26, 2026

“The shaky future of safe and secure elections”

Georgia Republican election official targeted by Trump allies despite being Republican; victim of political violence threats

Executive Orders on Voter ID and Citizenship RequirementsFederal Election Interference and Systemic ThreatsState vs. Federal Authority in Election Administration
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PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 25, 2026

Fact-checking Trump's claims in his State of the Union address

Georgia Secretary of State who conducted 2024 audit finding 20 non-citizens among 8.2M registered voters

State of the Union Address Fact-CheckingEconomic Policy and Inflation ManagementImmigration Enforcement and Border Policy
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Cleared Hot

Cleared Hot · Feb 23, 2026

The Real Generation Kill | Brad Colbert | Ep. 434

Georgia Secretary of State splitting from Trump on election audit, demonstrating needle-threading political challenge

Veteran Mental Health and Suicide PreventionLeadership Ethics and Character vs. PersonalityChina-Taiwan Conflict Timeline (2027)
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On with Kara Swisher

On with Kara Swisher · Feb 19, 2026

Inside the MAGA Blueprint for Breaking the Midterms

Georgia Secretary of State who resisted Trump pressure in 2020, now running for governor

Election Interference Strategies and TacticsVoter ID Laws and Voter SuppressionMail-in Voting and Ballot Counting Procedures
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All In with Chris Hayes

All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 19, 2026

Trump directs DHS to investigate new citizens for ‘voter fraud’

Georgia Secretary of State; conducted voter roll audit finding 20 non-citizens, none of whom voted in 2024

Voter Suppression Through Naturalized Citizen InvestigationsDHS Politicization and Law Enforcement WeaponizationArmed Law Enforcement Deployment at Polling Places
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Law and Chaos

Law and Chaos · Feb 17, 2026

Ep 205 — Happy (All But One) Presidents Day!

Republican Georgia governor whose commissioned study found zero successful non-citizen voter registrations

Immigration Detention Conditions and Due ProcessVoter Registration Requirements and Motor Voter LawVoter ID Mandates and Election Administration
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#SistersInLaw

#SistersInLaw · Feb 14, 2026

278: Is ICE Melting?

Georgia Secretary of State, stated no fraud found in election audits despite FBI investigation

ICE Mass Deportation Operations and Constitutional ConstraintsCongressional Oversight of Department of Homeland SecurityFourth Amendment Protections and Judicial Warrant Requirements
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The DSR Network

The DSR Network · Feb 12, 2026

The Daily Blast: Trump Threat to Rig 2026 Darkens amid Damning News on FBI Georgia Raid

Republican Secretary of State of Georgia who sharply criticized the FBI ballot seizure

FBI Ballot Seizure in Fulton County GeorgiaElection Interference and Federal Law Enforcement2026 Midterm Election Security Threats
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · Feb 11, 2026

Nightmare Video Surfaces (Ep. 2450)

Georgia Secretary of State whose election chief admitted to FBI of irregularities in 2020 vote counting procedures

Fulton County Georgia Election Irregularities and FBI InvestigationViolent Crime Rate Decline to 125-Year LowJanuary 2025 Jobs Report and Economic Data
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The Al Franken Podcast

The Al Franken Podcast · Feb 8, 2026

Dahlia Lithwick on Defending Our Constitution

Georgia official Trump pressured to find votes in 2020 election

Immigration enforcement and family detentionConstitutional protections and judicial immunity doctrineSupreme Court decision-making and accountability
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The Political Scene | The New Yorker

The Political Scene | The New Yorker · Feb 7, 2026

How to Protect the 2026 Elections from Donald Trump

Georgia Secretary of State; target of Trump's infamous 2020 call requesting vote recount

2026 Midterm Election SecurityFederal Election InterferenceVoter Roll Collection and Purging
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The Charlie Kirk Show

The Charlie Kirk Show · Feb 6, 2026

Trump Never Forgot Benghazi, and We Won't Forget Springfield, Ohio

Georgia Secretary of State defending 2020 election as 'most secure' despite integrity concerns

Benghazi Terrorist Capture and ProsecutionFBI Crime Statistics and Law Enforcement MetricsElection Integrity in Fulton County Georgia
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The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

Rational Security: “The Story of Three Warrants” Edition

Georgia Secretary of State Trump allegedly pressured to 'find' votes; subject of ongoing election-related investigations

Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) modernizationFourth Amendment protections in election-related searchesAdministrative warrants and immigration enforcement
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Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Feb 5, 2026

13: Trump Is Getting Scared About the Midterms

Georgia Secretary of State who certified 2020 election results but silent on current election interference

Election Integrity and Chain of CustodyFederal Election Nationalization ProposalsFBI Raids on State Election Records
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Feb 2, 2026

S7 Ep17: The Illegality and Injustice of ICE’s Minnesota Occupation

Georgia Secretary of State; recipient of Trump's 2020 call asking him to 'find' extra votes; subject of current election investigation

ICE Mass Deployment and Operation Metro Surge in MinnesotaConstitutional Limits on Executive Power and CoercionJudicial Review of Law Enforcement Practices and Injunctions
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The Al Franken Podcast

The Al Franken Podcast · Feb 1, 2026

Norm Ornstein on ICE Terrorizing Minnesota

Georgia Secretary of State targeted by Trump administration for refusing to overturn 2020 election

ICE and Border Patrol Operations in MinnesotaCivil Rights Abuses and Fourth Amendment ViolationsConstitutional Witnessing and Legal Observation
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Executive Functions Chat

Executive Functions Chat · Jan 30, 2026

Donald Trump is Settling Old Scores—and Making New Plans?

Republican Georgia Secretary of State who confronted Trump's fraud claims and confirmed Biden's 12,000+ vote victory margin

Presidential Authority Over Federal ElectionsElection Administration and State SovereigntyFederal Law Enforcement and Voter Suppression
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jan 30, 2026

Trump Administration Still Avoiding Accountability for Minneapolis

Georgia election official whose office was subject to FBI search warrant for 2020 ballots and voter rolls

Immigration Enforcement and ICE Operations in MinneapolisGovernment Shutdown and DHS Funding NegotiationsTrump Accounts (Government-Backed Investment Program for Children)
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The NPR Politics Podcast

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 23, 2026

Jack Smith defends Trump investigations and Trump backs off Greenland threat

Georgia Secretary of State identified as a Republican witness Jack Smith would have called in election interference case.

Jack Smith Special Counsel Investigation and TestimonyTrump Classified Documents Case (Mar-a-Lago)January 6th Capitol Riot Criminal Investigation
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Congressional Dish

Congressional Dish · Jan 16, 2026

CD330: Prosecutor Jack Smith's Deposition

Georgia Secretary of State who rejected Trump's false fraud claims despite pressure

2020 Election Fraud ConspiracyFake Electors SchemePresidential Immunity Doctrine
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