‘The Takeaway’ on the election

Justice John Paul Stevens wrote that states such as Indiana have an obligation to prevent fraud in close races, and that heading to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to get the free photo IDs is no burden for voters. It’s a win for Republicans in an election year.

Scholars say there is little evidence that the law prevents fraud, but there is also little evidence that it discriminates against specific groups of people. Joining John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji on "The Takeaway" are Columbia Law Professor Nate Persily and Karen Vaughn, a voter who found her right to vote limited by the law.

"The Takeaway" is PRI’s new national morning news program, delivering the news and analysis you need to catch up, start your day, and prepare for what’s ahead. The show is a co-production of WNYC and PRI, in editorial collaboration with the BBC, The New York Times Radio, and WGBH.

"The Takeaway" launches nationwide on April 28, in Baltimore, Boston, New York, and other markets — get details on stations and air time. The show is also available online at thetakeaway.org.