Podcast Episodes

Reclaim Democracy's Power: Stacey Abrams

Season 20 Episode 347

We discuss reclaiming the narrative of democracy. Democracy is a tool to deliver on our values in the realm of justice, dignity, fairness, and freedom. 

Stacey's civic action toolkit recommendation…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Body, Law, and Liberty: Karen Thompson

Season 20 Episode 346

We discuss the growing phenomenon of pregnancy criminalization, examine the path forward in a post-Dobbs world, and consider what a just jurisprudence of pregnancy might look like.

Karen's civic ac…

Published on 7 months ago

Classrooms of Democracy: Elaine Weiss

Season 20 Episode 345

We discuss the history of citizenship schools, their profound importance in the Civil Rights Movement, and the critical lessons they offer for our present moment.

Elaine's civic action toolkit reco…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

100 Days of Chaos: Skye Perryman

Season 20 Episode 344

We assess the first 100 days of the Trump administration and what we can expect going forward.

Skye's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

Join a dinner for democracy or a coffee for change…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

AI's Civic Potential: Natalie Monbiot

Season 20 Episode 343

We discuss what's happening in the AI space to augment human life in this moment, and what the potential intersections are with democracy.

Natalie's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

Use…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Democracy We Never Had: Aziz Rana

Season 20 Episode 342

We discuss rethinking the Constitution as a way to reimagine democracy. In addition, we examine the role of constitutionalism in exporting the principles of democracy as the underpinning of American …

Published on 8 months ago

Youth Power vs. The Climate Crisis: Aru Shiney-Ajay

Season 20 Episode 341

We discuss the Green New Deal and how youth movements like the Sunrise Movement are the secret sauce in getting the federal government to drive the effort to stop the climate crisis. 

Aru's civic a…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Land, Power, and Democracy: Michael Albertus

Season 20 Episode 340

We discuss the great reshuffle of land in the last few centuries and the intersection of land, power, and democracy. 

Michael's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

Support conservation eas…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Architects of Division: Katherine Stewart

Season 20 Episode 339

We discuss the anti-democratic and reactionary nihilistic nature of the Christian nationalist movement. Christian nationalism is an ideology that functions as a tool for a leadership driven organizat…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Voting Booth in Your Pocket: Bradley Tusk

Season 20 Episode 338

We discuss mobile voting as the definitive way to make elections more accessible for everyone — especially for Americans with disabilities and overseas citizens — and therefore finally increase turno…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago