About this episode
With Joe Biden approaching victory, Donald Trump and his political allies flooded the internet with conspiracy theories. This week, On the Media examines the misinformation fueling right-wing demonstrations across the country. Plus, why pollsters seemed to get the election wrong — again. And, how the history of the American right presaged the Republican Party's anti-majoritarian turn. 1. John Mark Hansen, professor of political science at the University of Chicago, explains what exactly it would take to steal a presidential election. Listen. 2. Zeynep Tufecki [ @zeynep ], associate professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, argues in favor of doing away with election forecasting models. Listen. 3. Rick Perlstein [ @rickperlstein ], author of Reaganland: America's Right Turn 1976-1980 , on the history of anti-majoritarian politics on the American right. Listen. Music from this week's show: White Man Sleeps — Kronos Quartet L’Illusionista — Nino Rota German Lullaby — The Kiboomers Frail as a Breeze, Part 2 — Erik Friedlander Wouldn’t It Be Loverly — Fred Hersh On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today ( https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm ). Follow our show on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.