The Democracy Group

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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.

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Introducing Critically Thinking: How Young Leaders are Shaping Democracy | TDG Fellowship 05.01.2026 27:38

This week we bring you a special episode from Annalise Huang, one of our 2025 Podcast Fellows. The episode features an in-depth conversation with Kayla Pilgrim, a 19-year-old founder of Civic Success, about her journey in civic engagement, the motivations behind her work, and the innovative ways her organization is inspiring young people to participate in civic life. Kayla discusses the challenges...

Best of 2025: Seven Ways Anyone Can Fight Authoritarianism | The Context 29.12.2025 32:02

We continue our Best of 2025 episodes with an episode from The Context podcast. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of The Context's episodes! 👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1726934311 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best of 2025: Our Common Purpose with Dr. Laurie Patton | Village SquareCast 24.12.2025 1:40:24

We continue our Best of 2025 episodes with an episode from the Village SquareCast podcast. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of Village SquareCast episodes! 👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1520059234 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best of 2025: WFP Represents You!: Maurice Mitchell | Future Hindsight 22.12.2025 49:43

We continue our Best of 2025 episodes with an episode from the Future Hindsight podcast, hosted by Mila Atmos. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of Future Hindsight's episodes! 👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/futurehindsight Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best of 2025: A Pep Talk from Robert Hubbell | New Faces of Democracy 17.12.2025 59:07

We continue our Best of 2025 episodes with an episode from the New Faces of Democracy podcast, hosted by Nancy Bynum. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of New Faces of Democracy episodes! 👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1512070381 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best of 2025: Dean Blundell. Canada's Sweetheart. Speaker of Truth. | Freedom Over Fascism 15.12.2025 57:34

We continue our Best of 2025 episodes with an episode from the Freedom Over Fascism podcast. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of Freedom Over Fascism's episodes! 👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1668429440 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best of 2025: The Courts and the Future of Democracy | Let's Find Common Ground 10.12.2025 1:09:23

We continue our Best of 2025 episodes with an episode from the Let's Find Common Ground podcast, hosted by Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of Ket's Find Common Ground's episodes! 👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1511159051 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

Best of 2025: How Do We Stop the Rise of Autocracy? Feat. Stacey Abrams | Politics in Question 08.12.2025 29:47

We continue our Best of 2025 episodes with an episode from Politics in Question, hosted by Lee Drutman and James Wallner. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of Politics in Question's episodes! 👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1470607073 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best of 2025: Inside the MAGA black hole | Democracy Works 03.12.2025 48:07

We continue our Best of 2025 episodes with an episode from the Democracy Works podcast, hosted by Jenna Spinelle, Christopher Beem, Michael Berkman. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of Democracy Works' episodes! 👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1358363335 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Best of 2025: How Democracy Is Impacted by the Expansion of Presidential Power | Democracy Decoded 01.12.2025 37:56

We continue our Best of 2025 episodes with an episode from Democracy Decoded. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to hear the rest of Democracy Decoded episodes! 👉 Subscribe here: https://pod.link/1611352390 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.I. in Political Campaigns | The Politics Guys 26.11.2025 49:10

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How Americans Experience Politics with Gretchen Barton | An Honorable Profession 24.11.2025 21:49

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The Fight Against Book Banning in America, Amanda Jones | The Great Battlefield 19.11.2025 50:39

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Flying Pig Academy: Why Fixing Civil Discourse Requires Less Politics, not more | Village SquareCast 17.11.2025 43:02

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How Do We Stop the Rise of Autocracy? Feat. Stacey Abrams | Politics in Question 12.11.2025 29:47

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From Military Police to Soft Secession: Christopher Armitage on Resisting Authoritarian Drift | Talkin Politics & Religion 10.11.2025 1:03:54

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How Gerrymandering Undermines Fair Representation | Democracy Decoded 05.11.2025 41:55

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Maybe Don’t Get All Your News from Podcasts, America | The Context 03.11.2025 41:09

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Special Episode: Understanding the Fragility of Democracy 31.10.2025 33:24

In this thought-provoking discussion, panelists explore the characteristics of a healthy democracy and the various threats it currently faces, including attacks on free speech, due process, free and fair elections, executive overreach, and increasing polarization. The conversation also delves into the critical issue of public disengagement, the absence of a shared reality, and the historical cont...

What Can the Data Tell Us? | Politics in Question 29.10.2025 43:48

How to Rebuild Trust in Democracy with Pete Buttigieg | An Honorable Profession 27.10.2025 34:16

The new gerrymandering battles | Democracy Works 15.10.2025 49:47

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Why Contempt Destroys Democracy and How to Push Back: Zachary Elwood | How Do We Fix It? 13.10.2025 32:03

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Following the Money in Politics: Hilary Braseth | Future Hindsight 08.10.2025 38:09

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Inside Heterodox Academy Jonathan Rauch and Liz Joyner on Reclaiming Truth in a Fractured Democracy | Talkin Politics & Religion 06.10.2025 1:24:37