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Surviving Impeachment, Threats and Another Election with Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins Marc to discuss the rising threats against election workers, efforts to hold Donald Trump and John Ea…
2 years, 6 months ago
The GOP's Pursuit of Gerrymandered Power with Attorney General Eric Holder
How maps are drawn determines electoral power in the United States. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder joins Marc Elias to discuss the fight fo…
2 years, 6 months ago
Trump Is More Than a 4-Year Problem with Molly Jong-Fast
A second Trump presidency would last longer than 4 years. Writer and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast joins Defending Democracy to discuss how a…
2 years, 7 months ago
Fighting for Democracy in North Carolina with State Rep. Robert Reives
Season 4
A bonus podcast episode! Between blatant gerrymanders, power-grab laws and hard-line positions threatening the future of the state’s educational and …
2 years, 7 months ago
Why Republicans Want Your Voter Info
Season 4 Episode 9
Republican and conservative groups are filing lawsuits targeting states' voter info under the guise of "cleaning the rolls." But the real motivations…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Republican War on Mail-In Voting
Season 3 Episode 8
In 2023, the Republican Party launched the “Bank Your Vote” program to encourage people to vote early and by mail. Despite this, the RNC is involved …
2 years, 7 months ago
Republicans Attack Fair Election Rules in Arizona
Season 3 Episode 7
The Republican Party and affiliates have filed almost a dozen anti-voting lawsuits so far in 2024. A majority of those lawsuits were filed in Arizona…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Connection Between Abortion and Voting Rights with Renee Bracey Sherman
Abortion rights activist and founder of We Testify Renee Bracey Sherman joins the podcast to discuss how gerrymandering is an issue for both voting r…
2 years, 7 months ago
Abortion is More Popular Than Your Favorite Politician with Renee Bracey Sherman
Season 4 Episode 6
Abortion rights activist and founder of We Testify Renee Bracey Sherman joins the podcast to discuss how gerrymandering is an issue for both voting r…
2 years, 7 months ago
Michigan Republicans Are Not Okay with State Sen. Jeremy Moss
Season 4 Episode 5
While Republicans have focused on voter suppression laws, Michigan Democrats are using their trifecta to pass legislation focused on expanding ballot…
2 years, 8 months ago