This hour, voting is one of our most basic rights as Americans. But since the 2020 presidential election, it has become a hot-button issue nation-wide.

We speak with Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill.  She deals with voting issues on the state level.

Merrill recently announced that her current term will be her last.  

Also, New York Times Politics Reporter Nick Corasaniti explains a recent US Supreme Court decision striking down part of the Voting Rights Act.

Guests:

• Denise Merrill -- Connecticut Secretary of the State
• Nick Corasaniti -- New York Times Politics Reporter 

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