Podcast Episodes

ICE, DOGE, and Democracy on the Brink (with Karen Attiah)

Season 2 Episode 1

Democracy in the U.S. is under siege. From ICE raids and mass deportations, to Elon Musk’s

“Department of Government Efficiency” dismantling federal protections, to attacks on education and the press—…

Published on 12 hours ago

Season 2- Beyond Voting Returns!

Season 2

In Season 2, we’re taking a closer look at the state of American democracy as it shifts under President Trump’s second term. We dig into what’s changing, who’s paying attention, and how people are fi…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Democracy: The Illusion of Choice. Featuring Dr. Melina Abdullah and Madiba Denning

Season 1 Episode 7

Do not despair, we have the power to organize, build supportive communities, and challenge harmful policies.

In our special post election edition episode on Beyond Voting. We’re joined by two special …

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Activism: Are We Ready For This Moment? Featuring Charlene Carruthers

Season 1 Episode 6

Have you lost your voice?

On the sixth episode of Beyond Voting, we dive deep with Charlene Carruthers, community organizer, writer, filmmaker, and Black Studies PhD candidate. Charlene is the foundin…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

The Supreme Court: Political Tool or Arbiter of Justice? Featuring Dr. Nicole Nguyen

Season 1 Episode 5

Is the Supreme Court for us or against us?

On the fifth episode of Beyond Voting, we dive deep with Dr. Nicole Nguyen, associate professor of criminology, law, & justice at the University of Illinois …

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Fascism: Modern Threat or Facade? Featuring Alberto Toscano

Season 1 Episode 4

Fascism: Modern threat or facade?

On the fourth episode of Beyond Voting, we dive deep with Alberto Toscano, critical theorist, professor in the School of Communications at Simon Fraser University, an…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

The Third Way Forward. Featuring Rosa Clemente

Season 1 Episode 3

Have you ever considered a third party as an option?

On the third episode of Beyond Voting, we dive deeper with Rosa Clemente, a black Puerto Rican scholar, activist, journalist, organizer, and former…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

The Uncommitted Movement: Another way to vote. Featuring Esam Boreay

Season 1 Episode 2

Do you stay in the process or do you check out?

On the second episode of Beyond Voting, we dive deep with Esam Boraey, Egyptian-American political activist and academic, into what it looks like workin…

Published on 1 year ago

To Vote or Not to Vote? Featuring Feminista Jones

Season 1 Episode 1

Are you voting between a rock and a hard place?

On this first episode of Beyond Voting, we get real about voting our values with Dr. Michelle Taylor, also known as Feminista Jones-  the award-winning …

Published on 1 year ago

Beyond Voting Coming September 24th

Season 1 Episode 27

 Are you ready to move beyond the ballot box and become a more engaged citizen?


Beyond Voting is rooted in our conviction that democracy requires more participation than just voting. It’s up to all o…

Published on 1 year ago