There has never been a better time to see how elections work. With intense interest in campaigns, and with the foundations of representative democracy at stake, filmmakers Sara Archambault and Margo Guernsey have brought us “No Time to Fail,” a behind-the-scenes look at the 2020 election that chronicles the experiences of election officials in Rhode Island, from the state level to the cities of Providence, Cranston and Central Falls.

Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, disinformation and threats spurred by former President Donald Trump’s baseless accusations of fraud, the documentary shows how public servants ensure voters are able to participate in the American experiment.

Show Notes:

• Midterm elections could set another turnout record this year
• 12 dates that define the 2022 midterm elections
• House Jan. 6 panel prepares to send probe to Justice Department
• Angry callers are threatening Congress. These interns are on the front lines
• Retiring Sen. Leahy reflects on ‘fragile’ democracy as he reads Washington’s farewell