Defending Democracy with Marc Elias

California Congressman Eric Swalwell joins the podcast to discuss the first few weeks of the second Trump administration, how Trump’s actions are harming our democracy and security and Democrats’ plan to fight back.-Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Paige Moskowitz and edited by Narineh Melkonian.

Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, joins Marc Elias to discuss the legal efforts to fight against Trump's illegal and unconstitutional executive orders.Check out Democracy Forward's legal response center: https://www.democracy2025.org/Learn more about Democracy Forward and support its work: https://democracyforward.org/-Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced and edited by Paige Moskowitz.

New York Congressman and former federal prosecutor Dan Goldman gives his opinion on Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s election subversion indictment, whether we’ll see the classified documents report, cabinet nominees and more.-Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Narineh Melkonian.

New York Congressman Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias to discuss how Trump’s proposed January 6 pardons would harm our justice system, political nominees, the implementation of Project 2025 and more. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Paige Moskowitz.

Representative-elect Shomari Figures is Alabama’s new congressman after litigation led to the creation of a second majority-Black district. Figures sits down with Marc Elias to discuss the ongoing fight for voting rights in Alabama, the people of his district and his plans for Congress. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Narineh Melkonian.

Now that President-elect Donald Trump is headed back to the White House and Special Counsel Jack Smith asked to dismiss the DC and Florida federal indictments, what happens now? Marc Elias and former federal prosecutor Harry Litman discuss the future of Trump’s federal cases, whether the state cases will continue on and whether we’ll see a Smith Report.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KVuTTKVetZA Check out Harry’s Substack: https://harrylitman.substack.com/ Follow Marc on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marcelias.bsky.social Follow Harry on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/harrylitman.bsky.social -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket  -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Paige Moskowitz.

When will we know who won the presidential election? How exactly do states certify results to the Electoral College? Actor and voting rights activist Kerry Washington has been on the campaign trail for the past few months meeting with voters across the country. Kerry collected voters' questions and concerns about the election and got the answers right from the source — Marc Elias. Listen to Kerry and Marc discuss everything you should know about what we'll see on election night and after on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. 🗳️Become a Democracy Docket member and get access to exclusive premium content this election season! Sign up and save $20 off an annual membership here: https://donorbox.org/democracy-docket-membership-youtube -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com     Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Paige Moskowitz.

Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on Democrats’ chances of winning the U.S. Senate and White House, the urgent need to pass the Native American Voting Rights Act and what voters should do between now and Election Day. Don't miss our next events! Election Roadmap: Eva Longoria and Voting Rights Activists on What To Expect One Week Out  Monday, Oct. 28 | 7:00 p.m. ET  Actress and producer Eva Longoria in conversation with voting rights leader Stacey Abrams, Voto Latino president Maria Teresa Kumar and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias. They’ll kick off the final week before Election Day with an exciting discussion answering two key questions: what could happen between now and the election and what should we expect to happen after? RSVP NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817296921967/WN_4NLCO3-ySQeavGfKODetgw The Race to Certify: What Happens After Election Day with Rep. Jamie Raskin and Brian Tyler Cohen  Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 7:00 p.m. ET  Join us for a free, live panel featuring Congressman Jamie Raskin, political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias. They’ll give a status update one week out from Election Day and preview what to expect during the post-election period, especially if things don’t go Trump’s way. This could be your last chance to hear from one of the greatest democracy defenders in Congress before the election! RSVP NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817297121470/WN_tCjQ3f7pSBmgAmr-KdVMoA -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

Former Minnesota Senator Al Franken joins Marc Elias to discuss how they met on, at the time, the largest election recount in American history, Franken’s view on his former GOP colleagues and what people should do to get involved in the election.    -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com     Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

George Conway was set to join then-President-Elect Donald Trump’s Justice Department, but decided against it at the last minute. Conway speaks with Marc Elias about why he refuses to support Trump, what made him speak out and his work to keep Trump out of office.  -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.