The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance. The past offers hope for the present and the future, if only we can escape the negativity of our current moment — and each show will offer a serious way to do that! This podcast will bring together thoughtful voices from different generations to help make sense of current challenges and propose positive steps ...
…
continue reading
A podcast about policies that deepen democracy. TIWDLL is the flagship podcast of the Democracy Policy Network, an interstate network that organizes policy support for the growing movement of trailblazing leaders working to deepen democracy in statehouses across America. Learn more at www.DemocracyPolicy.network.
…
continue reading
This is What Democracy Sounds Like is a presentation of Metropolitan Congregations United in St. Louis, MO. MCU is a community organization that brings together religious congregations, community groups, and individuals to work for a common purpose: to create a better life for all residents of the St. Louis region. We work at the intersection of race, economy, political power, gender, and the structures of oppression at work within us individually, within our organization and within the comm ...
…
continue reading
Welcome to Is This Democracy, the podcast where we discuss the ongoing conflict over how much democracy, and for whom, there should be in America. Hosted by Lilliana Mason and Thomas Zimmer
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 279: Hubert Humphrey & Civil Rights
45:55
45:55
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
45:55
This week, Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Samuel G. Freedman to talk about the often overlooked contributions of Hubert Humphrey to American history and civil rights. The discussion traces Humphrey’s rise from a small-town boy in South Dakota to a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement and U.S. politics. Despite not achieving the […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 278: Presidential Debates
42:24
42:24
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
42:24
This week, Jeremy and Zachary sit down with Paul Stekler to explore whether debates influence election outcomes, referencing major debates from past elections, and look closely at the recent debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “Everyone is Laughing”. Paul Stekler is a nationally recognized documentar…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 277: How Congress Works
54:33
54:33
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
54:33
This week, Jeremi and Zachary sit down with John A. Lawrence to delve into the intricacies of the U.S. Congress. They discuss its historical significance, common misconceptions about its operations, and the inherent challenges in passing legislation. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “The Speaker”. John A. Lawrence served for thirty-eight years…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 276: New School Year
38:49
38:49
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
38:49
This week, Jeremi and Zachary discuss the upcoming academic year and how universities can impact our relationships with democracy and politics. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A New Season.”Autor: This is Democracy
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 275: Ukraine War
46:21
46:21
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
46:21
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Michael Kimmage to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled “Bloodstains.” Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He is also a fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and chair […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 274: Political Conventions
46:21
46:21
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
46:21
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Jonathan Alter to discuss the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled “When They Go Marching in Chicago” Jonathan Alter is an award-winning author, political analyst, documentary filmmaker, columnist, television producer, and radio host. He is the author of n…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 273: Venezuela Elections
42:26
42:26
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
42:26
Dr. Kurt Weyland is the Mike Hogg Professor in Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. He has conducted original research in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, and Venezuela. Prof. Weyland is the author of seven books, including: The Politics of Market Reform in Fragile Democracies (Princeton, 2002); Making Waves: Democ…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 272: Supreme Court Reforms
58:30
58:30
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
58:30
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Sanford Levinson to discuss the current state of the Supreme Court, recent efforts by Joe Biden to propose reforms, and how effective these proposals would be in practice. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “The Judges.” Sanford Levinson, who holds the W. St. John Garwood […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 271: Reforming Democracy
36:14
36:14
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
36:14
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Michael Ignatieff to discuss the current state of the institutions of democracy, how they are being questioned by some political movements, and how they can be reformed and strengthened. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A Constitution of the Soul.” Michael Ignatieff is a historian […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 270: Political Violence
41:34
41:34
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
41:34
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Joanne Freeman to discuss political violence in the American political landscape from a historical perspective, and disperse some of the myths and misconceptions around it. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled “The War of Independence” Joanne Freeman is the Class of 1954 Professor of American […]…
…
continue reading
1
This Is Democracy – Episode 269: British Elections
37:01
37:01
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
37:01
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by William James to discuss the recent elections in Britain in the context of Brexit, Keir Starmer, and how they reflect the current state of democracy in Britain and beyond. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Sonnet for Our Special Friends.” Dr William D. James is […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 268: Supreme Court
42:21
42:21
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
42:21
Stephen Vladeck is professor of law at Georgetown University. He is the author of a New York Times bestselling book, The Shadow Docket. He publishes a widely-read newsletter on the Supreme Court, One First.Autor: This is Democracy
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 267: Mexican Elections
38:01
38:01
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
38:01
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Kenneth Greene to discuss the recent June elections in Mexico, and how they reflect the current state of democracy in Mexico and beyond. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Across the Moat.” Kenneth Greene is Associate Professor of Government at the University of Texas at […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 266: European Democracies
34:14
34:14
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
34:14
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Isabel Cademartori to discuss the current state of European Democracy and how recent elections have been shaking things up. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Sighing.” Isabel Cademartori was elected as a Member of the German Bundestag from Mannheim in 2021. She is a rising […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 265: D-Day and Its Legacies
47:38
47:38
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
47:38
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. John W. Hall to discuss the D-Day landing during World War II, and what lessons can be learned from its legacy. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “In Leipzig on D-Day.” John W. Hall is a professor and holder of the Ambrose-Hesseltine Chair in […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 264: Free Trade and Peace
45:50
45:50
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
45:50
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Marc-William Palen to discuss the history of free trade and associated hopes for international peace. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A World at Sail” Marc-William Palen is a historian at the University of Exeter. His new book, Pax Economica: Left-Wing Visions of a Free […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 263: China’s Domestic and Foreign Policy
34:06
34:06
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
34:06
On this episode of This Is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Sheena Chestnut Greitens to discuss the changing political landscape in China and how that affects their relationship to the United States and other world leaders. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Far Away.” Sheena Chestnut Greitens is Associate Professor at […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 262: Campus Protests
39:35
39:35
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
39:35
On this episode of This Is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary discuss the ongoing university protests across the nation, specifically focusing on the demonstrations at Yale and UT Austin and their impacts on the surrounding environment. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “For Lisa.”Autor: This is Democracy
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 261: Political Disillusionment
39:54
39:54
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
39:54
On this episode of This is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Art Markman to discuss the growing epidemic of political disillusionment and despair in modern society, and what can be done about it. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A Pessimist’s Apocalypse” Dr. Art Markman is the Annabel Irion Worsham […]…
…
continue reading
1
36. From Reagan to Trump: A Conversation about “Landslide” and the Transformation of American Politics since the 1970s – with Ben Bradford and Seth Cotlar (Part II)
54:44
54:44
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
54:44
We continue our conversation about “Landslide,” the fantastic new NPR podcast series – and about the transformation of politics in the 1970s, the emergence of a new kind of populist politics, how the Republican Party was taken over by rightwing radicalism that ultimately rose to power with Ronald Reagan in 1980, and how all that relates to what we …
…
continue reading
1
35. “Landslide”: How the Radical Right Took Over the Republican Party and Transformed American Politics in the 1970s – with Ben Bradford and Seth Cotlar (Part I)
55:29
55:29
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
55:29
“Landslide” is a new NPR podcast series that tells the story of American politics in the 1970s, specifically of the 1976 and 1980 presidential elections, of Jimmy Carter’s unlikely path to the White House and, most importantly, of how Ronald Reagan and the New Right rose to power. And as you will hear in our conversation with our guest Ben Bradford…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 260: Indian Elections
39:58
39:58
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
39:58
On this episode of This Is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Milan Vaishnav to discuss the scale and future impact of India’s 2024 general election. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A Democratic Quest” Milan Vaishnav is a senior fellow and director of the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 259: Media and Politics
31:26
31:26
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
31:26
On this episode of This is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by documentary filmmaker Paul Stekler to discuss media and politics in the modern age. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “An Appeal for Clarity” Paul Stekler taught at the University of Texas at Austin for many years. He is a nationally […]…
…
continue reading
1
34. What Today’s Republican Party Is Made Of – A GOP Primary Post-Mortem
1:19:25
1:19:25
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
1:19:25
Have we learned anything new about the Republican Party, its base, and MAGA America from the GOP primaries? We talk about why Trump was always going to win, why he is the dominant force in Republican politics – but also, even though too many people pretend he is electoral magic, a relatively weak general election candidate. We also discuss what is …
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 258: Ukraine War
48:53
48:53
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
48:53
In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Michael Kimmage to discuss the current status of the Ukraine war in 2024. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “If I Were at War” Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He […]…
…
continue reading
1
33. The Many Blind Spots and Pitfalls of the “Biden Too Old” Discourse
1:22:36
1:22:36
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
1:22:36
Joe Biden is “too old” and should step aside – at least that is what many of the nation’s most prominent commentators are telling us. But do their arguments actually hold up to scrutiny? Is Joe Biden too old and unfit to be president? Is he incapable of campaigning and defeating Donald Trump in the 2024 election? And if he were to step aside, what …
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 257: Disinformation
37:42
37:42
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
37:42
In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by guest Ellen McCarthy to discuss the problems of disinformation in the world today. Zachary sets this scene with his poem entitled, “Like a Ball of String” Ellen McCarthy is the ChairWoman and CEO of the Truth in Media Cooperative and Noodle Labs. Ms. McCarthy has […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 256: Humanitarian Intervention
32:35
32:35
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
32:35
In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Julia F. Irwin to discuss American Humanitarian Assistance in the 20th and 21st century. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “The Old Colossus.” Dr. Julia F. Irwin is the T. Harry Williams Professor of History at Louisiana State University. She is a […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 255: Collective Trauma
39:24
39:24
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
39:24
In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Stephen Sonnenberg, MD, to discuss how collective trauma can affect people, groups and societies. Steve Sonnenberg, MD, is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and medical humanities and ethics scholar. At The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School he serves as professor in the departm…
…
continue reading
1
32. “Project 2025”: What the Right Plans to Do Once Trumpism Returns to Power
1:23:42
1:23:42
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
1:23:42
What would a second Trump presidency look like? We dive deep into the detailed plans that have emerged on the Right for what they want to do immediately upon getting back to power. Almost two years ago, “Project 2025” was launched under the leadership of the Heritage Foundation. Different factions on the Right are preparing separate plans, but “Pro…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 254: Evangelicals Today
55:05
55:05
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
55:05
In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Daniel Hummel about the history of American Evangelicalism and its connection to both policy and theology. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “If Your God is a God of Truth” Dr. Daniel Hummel is the Director for University Engagement at Upper House, […]…
…
continue reading
1
31. Why the Reactionary Campaign Against Claudine Gay Is a Matter of Great Concern
1:20:42
1:20:42
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
1:20:42
Claudine Gay, Harvard’s first Black president, resigned on January 2 – the endpoint of a brutally dishonest rightwing campaign that could not have succeeded without the mainstream media eagerly joining the crusade to get her fired. We discuss why this disastrous affair matters: It was the latest iteration of the eternal reactionary grievance agains…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 253: Bush v Gore: The Legacy
54:49
54:49
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
54:49
In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Sanford Levinson to discuss the 2000 election, the Supreme Court decision that finalized it, and how this decision has had ramifications throughout modern history. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “The Court Has Stopped the Count” Sanford Levinson, who holds the W. St. […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 252: Ukraine War
53:45
53:45
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
53:45
In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Michael Kimmage to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “For a War of Worlds” Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He is also a fellow at […]…
…
continue reading
1
30. Mad Poll Disease and the Folly of “Popularism” – with Michael Podhorzer
1:20:10
1:20:10
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
1:20:10
In early November the New York Times released a poll that had Donald Trump clearly ahead in 5 of the 6 battleground states that will decide the 2024 election. It caused an earthquake and outright panic among (small-d) democrats. But just two days later, Democrats emerged victorious from an actual election. What on earth is going on in American poli…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 251: Middle East in the 1970s and Today
1:02:21
1:02:21
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
1:02:21
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Professor Salim Yaqub to discuss how the 1970s changed the Middle East, and how those changes are still relevant in the modern day. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “To Israel, a Widow” Salim Yaqub is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 250: College Campuses
31:41
31:41
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
31:41
In this special 250th episode, Jeremi and Zachary discuss the current state of discourse and civil debate on college campuses, as well as how recent events have impacted the climate of these spaces. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “To Study”Autor: This is Democracy
…
continue reading
1
29. What Do Americans Value in 2023?
1:14:31
1:14:31
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
1:14:31
We start with a reflection on the results in Tuesday’s elections, and how they relate to polls that indicate Joe Biden is not just unpopular, but actually trailing Donald Trump in key swing states. What can and can’t we take away from such polling, one year out from the presidential election? We then dive deep into a very different kind of polling …
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 249: Race & Opportunity in America
34:50
34:50
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
34:50
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Ruth Simmons to discuss her experiences and attitudes toward learning in the context of her new book, “Up Home: One Girl’s Journey.” Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “If The Leaves Could Speak.” Dr. Ruth Simmons is the former president of Smith College, Brown […]…
…
continue reading
1
28. The New Speaker vs. Democracy, Threats of MAGA Violence as the New Normal, and the State of the 2024 Presidential Race
1:17:02
1:17:02
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
1:17:02
The Speaker drama is over (for now) – but who is Mike Johnson? His ascension is not only further evidence that the January 6 insurrectionists are now fully in charge of the House, but also a manifestation of how much the Republican Party is dominated by the interests and sensibilities of religious reactionaries. Johnson rejects the separation of ch…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 248: Israel and Hamas
25:13
25:13
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
25:13
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Peter Beinart to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israeli and Palestinian forces and the destruction left in its wake. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “For the Children of Israel, and the Ones Who Will Try to Forget.” Peter Beinart is Professor of Journalism and […]…
…
continue reading
1
27. Reflections on the Israel-Hamas war – and what the latest Speaker drama can tell us about the dangerous state of Republican politics
1:09:40
1:09:40
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
1:09:40
After a very long summer break, “Is This Democracy” is back! We start with a reflection on the terrorist attack on Israel and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war, how it’s being discussed in the U.S., and the moral, political, and intellectual obligations that shape our own perspective. We then tackle the latest round of Speaker drama: It took Kevin McCar…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 247: Strikes by Autoworkers
34:01
34:01
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
34:01
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. William Jones to discuss the history of labor unions and the current ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers union. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “From The UAW Picket Line” William Jones is a professor of history at the University of Minnesota, where […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 246: Impeachment in Texas
34:56
34:56
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
34:56
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Joe Jaworski to discuss the recent acquittal of Attorney General Ken Paxton by the Texas Senate, as well as the potential fallout and ramifications that may come of it. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A Bad Sonnet for a Bad Man” Joe Jaworski is […]…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy – Episode 245: Wildfires
53:54
53:54
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
53:54
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by guests Randy Denzer and Dr. Alison Alter to discuss the increasing incidence of wildfires in the United States and what efforts have been made to mitigate them. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “When the Fire Comes.” Randy Denzer has more than 30 years in the […]…
…
continue reading
1
This Is Democracy Episode 244: Auschwitz-Birkenau
40:27
40:27
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
40:27
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Pawel Sawicki to discuss the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and what lessons can be learned from its past. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Neue Synagoge, Oranienburger Straße” Pawel Sawicki is the press and public relations officer at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland.…
…
continue reading
1
This Is Democracy Episode 243: Ukraine War
55:24
55:24
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
55:24
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Michael Kimmage to discuss the current state of the Ukraine War, and potential paths for it going forward. Zachary sets this scene with his poem entitled, “For Yegor.” Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He […]…
…
continue reading
1
This Is Democracy Episode 242: Reforming Political Parties
49:16
49:16
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
49:16
Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Andrew Yang and former New Jersey governor, Christine Todd Whitman to discuss the problems with, and potential solutions to the two-party system in the United States. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “Four Questions”. Christine Todd Whitman served as the 50th Governor of New Jersey, the Administrator of […]…
…
continue reading
1
26. Taking Stock: The State of American Democracy Heading into Summer
1:10:31
1:10:31
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
1:10:31
Let’s survey the political landscape and take stock of where things stand almost halfway through 2023. We started this podcast a little over half a year ago, just a few days before the midterms. The election ended in a better result for Democrats than most people expected. That led to a lot of commentary about how the guardrails were supposedly hol…
…
continue reading
1
This is Democracy: Episode 241 – Paxton’s Impeachment
38:33
38:33
Na później
Na później
Listy
Polub
Polubione
38:33
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by guest Joe Jaworski to discuss the recent impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Zachary sets this scene with his poem entitled, “Musings on the Great Liars and One Smited Attorney General” Joe Jaworski is a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former Mayor of Galveston, Texas. He has […]…
…
continue reading