It's the Democracy, Stupid Featured Interviews

Filling in for Edwin Eisendrath, Paul Chivari is joined by Kevin Schultz , professor of history at UIC and author of “ Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History ”, for an America at 250 conversation. (Recorded June 30 for the July 4 broadcast.)  Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (hear...

Filling in for Edwin Eisendrath, Paul Chivari is joined by William Muck , professor of political science at North Central College, for an America at 250 conversation. (Recorded July 3 for the July 4 broadcast.)  Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    Follow us: Website: https...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by The Atlantic’s  Tom Nichols , whose latest article is " Trump Is Making the 250th Smal l."  (The conversation was recorded June 26.) Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook:...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Anderson Clayton , chair of the  North Carolina Democratic Party . Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Maya Kornberg , senior research fellow in the Elections and Government Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, and the author of " Stuck: How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress ." Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).   ...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Gillian Brockell , independent journalist currently reporting on ICE flights . Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://ww...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Colette Delawalla , founder and CEO of  Stand Up for Science . Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Jay Kuo , chair-elect of the  Human Rights Campaign , the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Stephen Wolf , a redistricting analyst and a contributor at The Downballot , an independent news site that covers elections below the presidential level. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Faceb...

On this week's show – Colette Delawalla, founder and CEO of  Stand Up for Science – Jay Kuo, chair-elect of the  Human Rights Campaign , the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization –  Stephen Wolf , a redistricting analyst and a contributor at The Downballot, an independent news site that covers elections below the presidential level – La...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Ahmed Baba , independent journalist, political analyst, and founder of the best-selling Substack publication “ Ahmed Baba News .”  (The interview was recorded Friday, May 29 and aired Saturday, May 30.) Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). &nbsp...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Victor Ray , University of Iowa  associate professor  in the Departments of Sociology & Criminology and African American Studies and vice president of  The American Sociological Association . Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    F...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Gregg Carlstrom , Middle East correspondent at The Economist, and author of “ How Long Will Israel Survive? The Threat From Within .” Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: htt...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Aaron Parnas , independent journalist on  TikTok and Substack .  Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).      Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https:/...

Edwin EIsendrath is joined by G. Elliott Morris , data-driven journalist, pollster, author of the Substack newsletter “ Strength In Numbers ” and the book “ Strength in Numbers: How Polls Work and Why We Need Them .” Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    &...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Yusef Jackson , newly appointed president and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition . (The interview was recorded May 15 and aired May 16.) Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).      Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://ww...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Brian Lyman , editor of the  Alabama Reflector . Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).    Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandS...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Josh Orton , president of  Demand Justice and former senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).      Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Hea...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Dana Strohl , director of research for  The Washington Institute for Near East Policy . Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).      Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Kate Riga , reporter who covers the Supreme Court for  TPM 's Washington, D.C. bureau and co-hosts " The Josh Marshall Podcast ." Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).      Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https:/...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Maaria Mozaffar , attorney, policy drafter, mediator and author. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).      Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Christopher Hale , author-publisher of “ Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics ” on Substack. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).      Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.f...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Elizabeth Saunders , professor of political science at Columbia University , director of the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies , nonresident senior fellow at The Brookings Institution , and author of the 2024 book “ The Insiders’ Game: How Elites Make War and Peace .”  Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Amanda Litman , co-founder and president of   Run for Something , and author of the books “ When We’re In Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership ” and “ Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself .” Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central o...

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by James Santelle , former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (2010 to 2015), 30-year veteran of the Department of Justice, now engaged in private (nongovernment) civil litigation in a variety of civil rights, housing, education, prisoner, and children’s matters. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4...