Democracy Works

The Democracy Works podcast seeks to answer that question by examining a different aspect of democratic life each week — from voting to criminal justice to the free press and everything in between. We interview experts who study democracy, as well as peop

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Changing the climate conversation

Posted October 28, 2019 • 00:39:23

Climate change is perhaps the most pressing issue of our time, but it’s so big that it can be difficult to imagine how you as an individual can make...

From political crisis to profound change

Posted October 21, 2019 • 00:37:41

October 21, 2019 Last week, we heard from Andrew Sullivan about the challenges facing the future of democracy in the United States and around the world....

Andrew Sullivan on democracy’s double-edged sword

Posted October 14, 2019 • 00:40:16

This is one of the most pessimistic episodes we’ve done, but it’s worth hearing. Andrew Sullivan, New York magazine contributing editor, Daily Dish...

The case for open primaries

Posted October 7, 2019 • 00:34:45

In about a dozen U.S. states, the only people who can vote in primary elections are those who are registered with a party. Republicans vote in the Republican...

Understanding impeachment — from the Federalist Papers to the whistleblower

Posted September 30, 2019 • 00:31:46

We bring you special episode of Democracy Works this week that’s all about impeachment. Michael Berkman takes the lead on this episode and talks with...