The Democracy Group
Welcome to The Democracy Group - a network of podcasts about democracy, civic engagement, and civil discourse. In this feed you will find a sampling of episodes from our podcasts in the Democracy Group as well recordings from our events. If you enjoy this podcast, please visit democracygroup.org to find all of our podcast shows, events, topic guides, and newsletter.
Latest episodes
May 21, 2025 • 1h 16min
Pathways to Peace in the Middle East? A Conversation with Ben Rhodes and Max Boot | Let's Find Common Ground
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May 19, 2025 • 51min
How Project 2025 is Reshaping America | The Politics Guys
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 4min
Beyond Outrage and Misperceptions: Building the Muscles for Democracy | Talkin Politics & Religion
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May 14, 2025 • 36min
How Government Can Get Sh*t Done: Caitlin Lewis on Solving the Public Service Crisis | An Honorable Profession
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May 12, 2025 • 36min
Aviv Russ: Inspiring people to imagine a better future and make it so without talking about politics | Freedom Over Fascism
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May 9, 2025 • 48min
Barbra Walter: Between democracy and autocracy | Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy?
📖 Article mentioned in the episode: https://www.democracygroup.org/blog/end-of-democracyWe're bringing you a special series this week to answer help you answer the question, is this the end of democracy?We'll be featuring episodes leading political scientists, legal scholars, and former government officials who have spent decades studying democratic systems—and their collapse.If you'd like a comprehensive analysis of this question, you can visit the article linked that explores the four pillars necessary for democracy to function properly, examine how democracies throughout history have failed, and identify the five major warning signs of democratic decline that experts are tracking today. Most importantly, we'll address what everyday citizens can do to strengthen democratic institutions before it's too late.Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of Democracy Works' episodes!👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1358363335
May 7, 2025 • 36min
Rory Stewart: Populism, Polarization, and Threats to Western Democracy | Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy?
📖 Article mentioned in the episode: https://www.democracygroup.org/blog/end-of-democracyWe're bringing you a special series this week to answer help you answer the question, is this the end of democracy?We'll be featuring episodes leading political scientists, legal scholars, and former government officials who have spent decades studying democratic systems—and their collapse.If you'd like a comprehensive analysis of this question, you can visit the article linked that explores the four pillars necessary for democracy to function properly, examine how democracies throughout history have failed, and identify the five major warning signs of democratic decline that experts are tracking today. Most importantly, we'll address what everyday citizens can do to strengthen democratic institutions before it's too late.Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of Democracy in Danger's episodes!👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1511159051
May 5, 2025 • 42min
Andrew Sullivan: American Democracy in the Age of Trump | Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy?
📖 Article mentioned in the episode: https://www.democracygroup.org/blog/end-of-democracyWe're bringing you a special series this week to answer help you answer the question, is this the end of democracy?We'll be featuring episodes leading political scientists, legal scholars, and former government officials who have spent decades studying democratic systems—and their collapse.If you'd like a comprehensive analysis of this question, you can visit the article linked that explores the four pillars necessary for democracy to function properly, examine how democracies throughout history have failed, and identify the five major warning signs of democratic decline that experts are tracking today. Most importantly, we'll address what everyday citizens can do to strengthen democratic institutions before it's too late.Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear other lectures at Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy!👉 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@mccourtneyinst
May 2, 2025 • 1h 12min
Anne Applebaum: Twilight of Democracy | Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy?
📖 Article mentioned in the episode: https://www.democracygroup.org/blog/end-of-democracyWe're bringing you a special series this week to answer help you answer the question, is this the end of democracy?We'll be featuring episodes leading political scientists, legal scholars, and former government officials who have spent decades studying democratic systems—and their collapse.If you'd like a comprehensive analysis of this question, you can visit the article linked that explores the four pillars necessary for democracy to function properly, examine how democracies throughout history have failed, and identify the five major warning signs of democratic decline that experts are tracking today. Most importantly, we'll address what everyday citizens can do to strengthen democratic institutions before it's too late.Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear other lectures at Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy!👉 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@mccourtneyinst
Apr 30, 2025 • 35min
The Good Gamble with Jedediah Purdy | Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy?
📖 Article mentioned in the episode: https://www.democracygroup.org/blog/end-of-democracyWe're bringing you a special series this week to answer help you answer the question, is this the end of democracy?We'll be featuring episodes leading political scientists, legal scholars, and former government officials who have spent decades studying democratic systems—and their collapse.If you'd like a comprehensive analysis of this question, you can visit the article linked that explores the four pillars necessary for democracy to function properly, examine how democracies throughout history have failed, and identify the five major warning signs of democratic decline that experts are tracking today. Most importantly, we'll address what everyday citizens can do to strengthen democratic institutions before it's too late.Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of Democracy in Danger's episodes!👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1524519065
