

Defending Democracy with Marc Elias
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Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 38min
The Harm of the Big Ugly Budget Bill, SCOTUS and More | Preet Bahara and Marc Elias
Marc Elias joined Preet Bahara for a discussion on the future of the rule of law, democracy, the Supreme Court, the budget bill and more.
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Jun 28, 2025 • 32min
Why Trump’s Budget Bill is “Worst” in the “Last 100 Years” | Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer
As Democrats take on Trump’s Big Broken Bill, Marc sits down with the senator leading the charge. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins the podcast to discuss the fight taking place on the Senate floor, the evolution of the Republican Party, and the ongoing battle for free and fair elections.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 48min
BRUTAL: Are Voting Laws Undermining Elections? | Elie Mystal
Our right to vote is under attack at all sides. Elie Mystal sits down with Marc to discuss threats to free and fair elections and the history of restrictive voting laws that got us here today. Find Elie Mystal’s book "Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America" here: https://thenewpress.org/books/bad-law/
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Jun 22, 2025 • 28min
NYC Official Brad Lander Speaks Out on his ICE Arrest: “They Want People To Be Afraid”
Last Tuesday, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was manhandled and arrested by ICE officials while serving as an advocate in immigration court. Comptroller Lander sits down with Marc to discuss his experience first-hand.
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Jun 14, 2025 • 41min
The Supreme Court's Powered by GOP Lies and Bad Vibes | "Strict Scrutiny" Host Leah Litman
As Republicans work on betraying the American people, Democrats are finding a path forward. "Strict Scrutiny" host and Michigan Law Professor Leah Litman joins Marc to discuss the Supreme Court’s long game, teaching constitutional law during a constitutional crisis, and the search for the Democratic Joe Rogan.
Check out Leah's new book! Learn more here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lawless/Leah-Litman/9781668054628
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Jun 14, 2025 • 27min
“America is Dying” | Rep. Eric Swalwell on Events in California
As Trump sends in troops to Los Angeles and threatens Democratic representatives, California Rep. Eric Swalwell joins Marc Elias to discuss how we got to this moment and what we can do to combat the administration’s takeover of our democracy.
Learn more about Rep. Swalwell’s Remedy PAC: https://remedypac.com/remedy-pac/
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Jun 6, 2025 • 39min
What Democrats Must Do to Win in 2028 | Sen. Claire McCaskill
As Republicans work on betraying the American people, Democrats are finding a path forward. Former Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill sits down with Marc to discuss Elon Musk’s failure at DOGE, Trump’s obsession with tariffs, and the future of the Democratic Party.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 48min
We “Can’t Give Up” on Democracy | Professor Michael Klarman
Lawyers are on the frontlines of the fight for democracy. Harvard Law Professor Michael Klarman joins the podcast to discuss law firms bending the knee to Trump, the administration’s attacks on Harvard, and advice for law students. Find Professor Klarman’s Last Lecture talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kyMzV26ofY
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May 30, 2025 • 37min
The Fight for a Pro-Democracy Agenda | Rep. Ritchie Torres
Trump is a grave threat to our freedom and due process. New York Congressman Ritchie Torres sits down with Marc Elias to discuss the GOP’s threat to his district, the importance of passing the SAFE Act and expanding our pro-democracy agenda.
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May 23, 2025 • 29min
Democrats’ Plan to Stop the SAVE Act, DOGE | Sen. Alex Padilla
California Senator Alex Padilla foiled Republicans’ attempt to pass the SAVE Act this week. Sen. Padilla joins Marc Elias to discuss protecting voters’ information from DOGE, his experience expanding ballot access as California’s secretary of state and the work Senate Democrats are doing to fight voter suppression.-Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0/-Become a member of our premium content: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcl0-0t-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 Sabrina Jacobs.


