In this special bonus episode of An Honorable Profession, recorded at the NewDEAL Forum Ideas Summit in Raleigh, North Carolina, Debbie Cox Bolton sits down with Amanda Gonzalez, Jefferson County, CO Clerk and Recorder. The conversation dives into the current state of our democracy, starting with the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act and how Colorado has proactively passed its own state-level protections to safeguard the right to vote.

Gonzalez shares her insights on the resilience and security of mail-in voting, debunking common myths about fraud while highlighting its practical benefits for voters across the political spectrum. She also discusses the extensive contingency planning being done in her office to ensure every vote is counted. Finally, Amanda addresses the critical issue of election worker safety, sharing the reality of challenges poll workers face today and why transparency remains the best tool for building public trust in our electoral system.