This Moment in Democracy

Join Saladin Ambar and Michael Smerconish as they explore the 2024 campaign landscape. Gain insights from Smerconish on navigating diverse viewpoints and the evolving political landscape.

In this episode, Lee Drutman , Senior Fellow at New America , discusses the challenge of party politics and explores ways a multi-party system could better represent America's  diversity.

This Moment in Democracy  host Saladin Ambar is joined by Dr. Christina Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus, for a conversation on the historical intersectionality of gender and politics, specifically speaking to the role black women play in defending democracy.

In honor of Black History Month , Saladin Ambar and Harvard University professor, Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad , discuss reparations progress in New Jersey and nationwide, and the impacts censoring race education has on democracy.

In a special President's Day episode, Saladin Ambar is joined by Prof. Justin Vaughn and Prof. Brandon Rottinghaus as they share findings from the  Presidential Greatness  survey and the lasting impact of executive legacies.

In the first episode of 2024, Saladin Ambar is joined by  Jon Ralston , founder of the nonpartisan news and opinion website  The Nevada Independent   and  MSNBC   contributor ,  for a discussion about Nevada's important role in the upcoming presidential contests.

Dr. Kelly Dittmar , an Associate Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University–Camden and Director of Research and Scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics discusses CAWP's latest report,  Rethinking Women's Political Power .  Dittmar explores the report findings and shares opportunities for increasing women's access to politica...

Join us on  The Morning After  as journalists, political experts, and public officials analyze New Jersey's legislative race results and their impact on the 2024 primary season.  Featured Panelists:   · Jeannine LaRue - Founder, LaRuelist Cafe and Senior Vice President, Kaufman Zita Group   · Matthew McDermott - Senior Vice President, Zita Group   · Colleen O'Dea - Senior Writer and Specia...

In this episode, experts discuss how film and popular culture contribute to shaping political culture. Specifically, the discussion explores the " Barbenheimer"  phenomenon from this summer's  Barbie   and  Oppenheimer  film releases, and how they ignited a contentious debate between liberals and conservatives. Guest panelists: Joanna Weiss,   Executive Director of the  AI Literacy L...

Former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine shares his insights on the rise of populism in politics and opens up about what he would have done differently during his tenure as governor.

Today, we sit down with GOP political campaign strategist Mike DuHaime to discuss Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy 's motion to seek the impeachment of President Biden , the enduring popularity of President Donald Trump , and the future of bipartisanship.

Professor Saladin Ambar reflects on the lasting impact of 9/11, from the initial unity to the subsequent political challenges.  Join us on September 11th as we reflect on the past and renew our commitment to building a more perfect nation.

Join the  Election Nerds  for the continuation of a two-part discussion with Ryan Haygood, President & CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and civil rights attorney. In this episode, Ryan discusses how his work with the Institute is placing New Jersey at the forefront of voting reform and how an individual’s right to vote impacts education, income, and political power.  New Jers...

Join the  Election Nerds  Judge Travis Francis and Dean Oliver Quinn for a special two-part episode with Ryan Haygood, President & CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice  and civil rights attorney. Sharing his experience working with the Legal Defense Fund and NAACP , Haygood reflects on his tenure at the organization and the efforts being made to uphold our nation’s ideals for a m...

In this podcast, we will examine the latest Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and its potential ripple effects across society, particularly for African Americans and minorities.  Join nationally renowned expert Rutgers Law Professor Stacy Hawkins , as we explore the long-term consequences of this decision and what it means for the future of diversity and inclusion.

Join our panel of experts as we delve into the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on democracy, government, and higher education . Discover how AI can be both beneficial and harmful and the potential consequences that come with its advancement. Gain insights into the future of AI and how it may shape the way we live.  Saladin Amba r with panelists: Doctor Lauren Goodlad - https://criticalai.or...

In a historical development that will shake up the 2024 presidential race, Donald J. Trump is the first former president to face criminal charges. Join Saladin Ambar  and Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel  to talk about the indictment’s ramifications and what this could mean for the presidential elections.

For more than seven weeks, Turkey has grappled with the aftermath of a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Join Saladin Ambar in a conversation with Rutgers University Lecturer Selin Bengi Gümrükçü about the lasting effects of the catastrophic earthquakes in February and how the upcoming elections will shape the country's rebuilding efforts.    To support the Turkey-Syrian earthquake relief...

Join Professor Saladin Ambar and  New York Times Staff Writer Jane Coaston for a discussion about the impact of "feels-based politics" on our democracy. The conversation also covers vice-signaling, the new moral correctness, and how the Republican Party is gaining traction among minority groups.

Join Professor Saladin Ambar and Steve Adubato, Ph. D. , for a conversation about the role of the media in a democracy, the importance of "owning it," and Adubato's book Lessons in Leadership .

Join Saladin Ambar and Debbie Walsh for a Women's History Month conversation about the history of women's participation in American politics. Walsh is the Director of Eagleton's Center for American Women and Politics . The Center is nationally recognized as the leading source of scholarly research and current data about women’s political participation in the United States.

Join Saladin Ambar and New Jersey Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson for a conversation during Black History Month about public service, policing, education, and community engagement.   Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson represents the 15th Legislative District in New Jersey. Prior to serving in the NJ Legislature, Reynolds-Jackson had a career as a social worker and was also elected as councilwom...

Join Professor Saladin Ambar and Rutgers Law Professor Sahar Aziz  for a conversation about the controversy happening at Hamline University , as well as current issues higher education is facing regarding free speech on campus, academic freedom, and the adjunctification of university faculty.

Join Professor Saladin Ambar and videographer Arun Chaudhary for a conversation about the role video, digital media, and messaging plays in political campaigns and movements. Arun Chaudhary is a political operative and filmmaker.  After serving on President Barack Obama 's 2008 presidential campaign, he was asked to become the first official videographer of the White House , a position h...

Saladin Ambar speaks with Amy Walter , Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report , about potential Republican presidential candidates including: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ,  Georgia Governor Brian Kemp , and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley , the 2024 Senate races, police violence, and school curricula.