

S5E02: Overturned Tables: Democracy Reform: John Sarbanes
Oct 24, 2023
John Sarbanes, an important architect of democracy reform in Congress today, discusses the For the People Act and the challenges of passing it. They also explore the broken campaign finance system, the relationship between democratic agency and mental health, and the importance of comprehensive democracy reform. The speaker expresses concern about voter suppression and gerrymandering, and hopes for a fix before democracy goes off a cliff.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Promise and Obstacles of Passing the For the People Act
03:05 • 10min
John Sarbanes: Background, Education, and Reform
12:54 • 2min
The Journey to Reforming Campaign Finance
14:45 • 11min
Connecting Democratic Agency and Mental Health
25:42 • 25min
The Importance of Comprehensive Democracy Reform
50:13 • 31min
Challenges in Democracy and the Hope for a Fix
01:21:07 • 5min