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How Felony Disenfranchisement Harms 56,000 North Carolinians
This podcast originally aired on March 3, 2023. In 1876, North Carolina added a felony disenfranchisement provision to its state constitution with th…
2 years, 5 months ago
We Need Supreme Court Reform with Rakim Brooks
This podcast was originally published Sept. 29, 2023. America is facing a judicial crisis. From lower courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, it’s clear th…
2 years, 6 months ago
Could Trump Be Kicked off the Ballot?
Season 3 Episode 13
Over 20 lawsuits are using the 14th Amendment to challenge former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to serve a second term in office due to his in…
2 years, 6 months ago
The GOP is Full of Cowards and Liars with Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
Season 3 Episode 12
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins Marc to discuss voter suppression in Texas, the cowardice of Republicans to stand up for democracy and wha…
2 years, 7 months ago
The 8th Circuit’s Attack on the Voting Rights Act
Season 3 Episode 11
Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act was having a good year — until the 8th Circuit ruled that there’s no private right of action under the statute. Ma…
2 years, 7 months ago
What Election Day 2023 Says About Election Day 2024
Season 3 Episode 10
Democracy was on the ballot this past Election Day — and it won. Marc and Paige discuss major takeaways from this year’s election and what it means f…
2 years, 7 months ago
Q+A with Marc Elias
Season 3 Episode 9
Marc Elias answers the top questions from Defending Democracy listeners about democracy, voting rights, and litigation. Plus, Marc shares what gives …
2 years, 8 months ago
Labor, Democracy and Building Power for All
Season 3 Episode 8
Recently, labor unions have exercised power in ways not seen in decades. Former political director of the AFL-CIO Mike Podhorzer joins the podcast to…
2 years, 8 months ago
A Looming Threat to the 2024 Elections
Season 3 Episode 7
Across the country, there are growing reports of small groups and individuals harassing voters, challenging people’s rights to vote and spreading ele…
2 years, 8 months ago
Will Key States Have Fair Maps in 2024?
Season 3 Episode 6
The redistricting cycle is far from over. Litigation over congressional maps continues in 12 states, but in 5 key southern states, there is a path fo…
2 years, 8 months ago