Defending Democracy with Marc Elias

Senator Chris Murphy exposes how Republicans are enabling Donald Trump’s corruption — and the dangerous consequences for American democracy. From Trump’s shady power grabs to GOP complicity, this conversation reveals what’s really at stake in the fight for accountability. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Join our free newsletter: https://newsle...

Republicans are redrawing congressional maps to lock in their power for years to come. Executive Director of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee Marina Jenkins explains how these redistricting moves threaten fair elections and what’s at stake for American democracy. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Join our free newsletter: https://...

Stop grading Republicans on a curve. There are no Republican heroes in the fight for democracy. Staying grounded in the truth is essential — our democracy depends on it. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Join our free newsletter: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Can We Actually Save America? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GUgnpA...

Donald Trump is not as dumb as he looks. Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins us today with a warning about Trump's next authoritarian moves. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Join our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Strongmen by Run Ben-Ghiat https://ruthbenghiat.com/strongmen/ Ben-Ghiat's Substack: https://lucid.substack.com/ Follow Democ...

Free and fair elections are under attack, and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is on the front lines of the fight. As chair of the DCCC, she joins us to discuss gerrymandering, mail-in voting, and what Democrats must do to win back the House and defend democracy. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up...

Donald Trump’s second term isn’t just about bad policies — it’s about breaking America’s democratic institutions for good. Today, I explain why we can’t simply “resist” Trump and wait things out, but must build a long-term pro-democracy opposition movement. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up t...

Rick Wilson — co-founder of The Lincoln Project and one of Donald Trump’s fiercest critics — joins us to explain how the MAGA movement captured the GOP, what really gets under Trump’s skin, and why the Epstein files could roil the 2026 midterms. We also dig into messaging, culture vs. policy, and concrete ways voters can defend democracy. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Dock...

American democracy is under attack, and the courts are at the center of the fight. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Mary McCord, and Harvard’s Nikolas Bowie expose how Trump’s legal tactics and a partisan Supreme Court are undermining the Constitution, and what Congress, the courts, and citizens must do to defend it. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newslette...

Marc Elias explains why Donald Trump is escalating his authoritarian crackdown on thought, dissent, media and organizations. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Antifragile By Nassim Nicholas Taleb: https://w...

Beto O'Rourke joins the show to expose how Republicans are trying to steal the midterm elections, and what he’s doing to stop them. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https:...

Sen. Raphael Warnock joins us to expose Trump’s plan to use the military against Democratic states, explain why moral leadership matters now more than ever, and break down the political battles that will shape the 2026 elections. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for demo...

Today, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about how Trump and the Republicans plan to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesk...

Brian Tyler Cohen joins us to reveal why the right-wing media machine is so effective, what Democrats still don’t understand about influencers, and how social media will decide the 2028 elections. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: h...

Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins us today to explain how fascism is on the rise in America. As one of the country’s foremost experts on the Civil War, she’ll reveal how the GOP went from the party of Lincoln to the party of Trump. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight f...

Donald Trump wants his puppet to be the next governor of New Jersey, but New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill is fighting back. She sits down with Marc to discuss the importance of her election in November, the reason Republicans are falling in line, and why she doesn't think Trump is leaving office so easily. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newslett...

The Republican Party has been co-opted by the far-right to enact their radical agenda. Nicolle Wallace joins Marc Elias to discuss the devolution of the GOP, Trump’s weaknesses, and the media‘s role in preventing a fascist takeover. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for d...

Trump is throwing the Constitution out the window and Rep. Jamie Raskin is calling him out. He joined Marc Elias to discuss restoring American democracy, the administration’s overreach into elections, and Trump’s desire to be a dictator. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight...

Donald Trump is weaponizing the Department of Justice to target Democrats. Rep. Rob Menendez joins the podcast to discuss Trump’s threat to the immigrant community, the federal takeover of Washington, D.C., and the GOP’s refusal to do their job. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on th...

Michael Steele went from Republican Lieutenant Gov. to RNC Chair to MSNBC analyst. He sits down with Marc to discuss his journey, the federal takeover of Washington, D.C., and his recommendations for the Democratic Party. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 -Support our work:...

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver was targeted by the Trump administration for simply doing her job. She sits down with Marc to talk about the weaponization of government, the importance of oversight at immigration facilities, and her unbelievable first year in Congress.  -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube -Sign up for our free...

Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III isn’t walking away from rural America. He launched the Groundwork Project to listen to voters and invest in states that shouldn’t be forgotten. Rep. Kennedy joined the podcast to discuss the origins of the organization, his experience as Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, and the future of the Democratic Party. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newslett...

Lawyers are at the forefront of the pro-democracy movement. That’s why there’s no one better to talk to about the fight for our country than CEO and president of Democracy Forward, Skye Perryman. She joins Marc to discuss recent victories, gerrymandering in her home state of Texas, and the battle for the rule of law. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.co...

Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer left Texas to deny Republicans a quorum and block their gerrymandered map. He sat down with Marc to discuss the threats to him and his colleagues, Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Paxton's internal battle, and what’s next in the redistricting fight. Support Texas Democrats by visiting onetexas.org -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.de...

The DOJ wants your voter information. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joins the podcast to discuss the DOJ’s demand for state voter lists, Maine’s dangerous voter ID ballot initiative, and how Trump’s conspiracy theories harm election workers.   -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs....

The DOJ wants your voter information. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joins the podcast to discuss the DOJ’s demand for state voter lists, Maine’s dangerous voter ID ballot initiative, and how Trump’s conspiracy theories harm election workers. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly...