Podcast Episodes

But Is It Constitutional?: Julie Suk

Season 20 Episode 337

We discuss whether executive orders can change the Constitution, the ongoing transformation of executive power, and the true intersection of the Constitution and democracy.

Julie's civic action too…

Published on 9 months ago

Be a Joiner: Pete Davis

Season 20 Episode 336

We discuss why joining a club or an association is the glue that binds civic society to democracy. They are the classrooms for our citizenship!

Pete's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

J…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Democrats, Hit the Reset Button!: Faiz Shakir

Season 20 Episode 335

We discuss a vision for the Democratic Party that goes back to its roots and represents working people and champions issues such as healthcare, student debt, and wages through a class lens. 

Faiz's c…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Marxism for Americans: Andrew Hartman

Season 20 Episode 334

We discuss the influence of Karl Marx in American politics and the continued relevance of Marxism today.

Andrew's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

Form a reading group to change your co…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Truth or Disinformation?: Barbara McQuade

Season 20 Episode 333

We discuss that Americans should prize truth over tribe. A lot of disinformation is hiding behind the First Amendment – using the right to free speech to tell lies. The muddy media and information ec…

Published on 10 months ago

Looking Out for the Public Interest: Paul Sabin

Season 20 Episode 332

We discuss how the public interest movements in the 60s and 70s can be a source of inspiration for American democracy and why this movement was a formidable force in influencing public policy that be…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Playing Defense for Democracy: Ezra Levin

Season 20 Episode 331

We discuss what we can all do to say "no" to Project 2025, including getting Democrats to play hardball in local, city, and state offices, and to protect and win elections this year and in the midter…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Know Your Rights: Monica Hopkins

Season 20 Episode 330

We discuss many of our rights that are at risk under the new Trump administration, what our rights actually are–like due process and the 1st amendment, and an action plan for when they come under att…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Organizing Is Power: Elyssa Feder

Season 20 Episode 329

We discuss the long history of organizing as a tool for fortifying American democracy, making it more equitable and just. Americans live from the benefits of organizing every day, whether that's wome…

Published on 11 months ago

How Political Parties Should Behave: Didi Kuo

Season 20 Episode 328

We discuss the role of political parties in representing your interests and turning those interests into public policies that meaningfully make a difference in your life. Since the 1980s, both major …

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago