The Democracy Group

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.

Ben Rhodes: America’s Changing Role in a Changed World
Jun 9, 2025 – 01:03:04
Eric Heinze on Critical Theory and the Left’s Blind Spots | The Politics Guys
Jun 6, 2025 – 00:50:33
Improving Political Tech with Sunil Sadasivan, Newly of NGP VAN | The Great Battlefield
Jun 4, 2025 – 01:22:57
Sarah Longwell: To Defend Democracy, Stop Talking about “Democracy” | The Context
Jun 2, 2025 – 00:37:12
Body, Law, and Liberty: Karen Thompson | Future Hindsight
May 30, 2025 – 00:51:28
Invisible Rulers, with Renee DiResta | Village SquareCast
May 28, 2025 – 01:39:13
Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Beth Malow & Doug Teschner | How Do We Fix It?
May 26, 2025 – 00:32:19
Inside the MAGA black hole | Democracy Works
May 23, 2025 – 00:48:06
Pathways to Peace in the Middle East? A Conversation with Ben Rhodes and Max Boot | Let's Find Common Ground
May 21, 2025 – 01:16:15
How Project 2025 is Reshaping America | The Politics Guys
May 19, 2025 – 00:51:24
Beyond Outrage and Misperceptions: Building the Muscles for Democracy | Talkin Politics & Religion
May 16, 2025 – 01:03:51
How Government Can Get Sh*t Done: Caitlin Lewis on Solving the Public Service Crisis | An Honorable Profession
May 14, 2025 – 00:35:50
Aviv Russ: Inspiring people to imagine a better future and make it so without talking about politics | Freedom Over Fascism
May 12, 2025 – 00:35:36
Barbra Walter: Between democracy and autocracy | Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy?
May 9, 2025 – 00:48:00
Rory Stewart: Populism, Polarization, and Threats to Western Democracy | Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy?
May 7, 2025 – 00:35:54
Andrew Sullivan: American Democracy in the Age of Trump | Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy?
May 5, 2025 – 00:41:47
Anne Applebaum: Twilight of Democracy | Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy?
May 2, 2025 – 01:11:52
The Good Gamble with Jedediah Purdy | Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy?
Apr 30, 2025 – 00:34:49
Special Series: Is This the End of Democracy? | Robert Lieberman: When four threats to democracy collide
Apr 28, 2025 – 00:35:48
Untangling the Partisan Knot: A Balanced Look at Political News with Isaac Saul of Tangle | Talkin Politics & Religion
Apr 25, 2025 – 01:14:03
Boom, Not Gloom: A Battle Plan for the Next Four Years of Climate (In)Action | Let's Find Common Ground
Apr 23, 2025 – 01:01:42
Modern Political Campaigns | The Politics Guys
Apr 21, 2025 – 01:04:13
Braver Angels First 100 Days Debates: "Is Trump Making America Great?" Jessie Mannisto | How Do We Fix It?
Apr 18, 2025 – 00:26:01
Abundance Ideas in Politics with With Catherine and Ryder of Abundance New York | The Great Battlefield
Apr 16, 2025 – 01:07:21
How Government Can Get Sh*t Done: Jim Townsend on Public Policy and Legislative Oversight | An Honorable Profession
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:35:06
Land, Power, and Democracy: Michael Albertus | Future Hindsight
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:45:48
Conversation with Walter Rhein on Taking Action for Freedom and Building Community | Freedom Over Fascism
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:41:45
Jackie Payne of Galvanize Action | New Faces of Democracy
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:31:41
Scrubbing History, Redefining DEI, Ukraine War | The Politics Guys
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:16:34
The problem(s) with platforms | Democracy Works
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:46:38
Braver Angels: Beginnings and Today’s Challenge. David Blankenhorn | How Do We Fix It?
Mar 31, 2025 – 00:24:04
Social Media Listening for Progressives with Ben Darr of CredoIQ | The Great Battlefield
Mar 28, 2025 – 01:03:13
Are Cable News and Legacy Media All But Dead? | Let's Find Common Ground
Mar 26, 2025 – 01:12:45
Andra Watkins interviews Stephanie: "Talking About Politics Without Talking About Politics." | Freedom Over Fascism
Mar 24, 2025 – 00:36:27
But Is It Constitutional?: Julie Suk | Future Hindsight
Mar 21, 2025 – 00:56:56
The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work | The Politics Guys
Mar 19, 2025 – 01:14:09
Amanda Carpenter of Protect Democracy | New Faces of Democracy
Mar 17, 2025 – 00:34:30
Rep. Ritchie Torres on Israel, Trump, and Political Extremism: A Congressman's Fight for Moral Clarity | Talkin Politics & Religion
Mar 14, 2025 – 00:30:59
How the States are Doing DOGE with TX Representative Salman Bhojani | An Honorable Profession
Mar 12, 2025 – 00:37:49
Braver Angels. Learning & Listening Across Political Divides: Wilk Wilkinson | How Do We Fix It?
Mar 10, 2025 – 00:25:21
Marxism for Americans: Andrew Hartman | Future Hindsight
Mar 5, 2025 – 00:55:28
Special Counsel Firing, Who’s Running DOGE? | The Politics Guys
Mar 3, 2025 – 01:01:41
Political Email Deliverability with David Lytel | The Great Battlefield
Feb 26, 2025 – 01:19:42
"The Future Lies Ahead": The Second Trump Presidency | Let's Find Common Ground
Feb 24, 2025 – 01:03:07
Dana Castner of Choice Tracker | New Faces of Democracy
Feb 19, 2025 – 00:31:21
Dr. Theodore R. Johnson: If We Are Brave | Village SquareCast
Feb 17, 2025 – 01:34:59
Playing Defense for Democracy: Ezra Levin | Future Hindsight
Feb 12, 2025 – 00:49:11
How to Fix the Housing Crisis with New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton | An Honorable Profession
Feb 10, 2025 – 00:29:31
Braver Faith: Building Bridges With Respect Not Agreement. Mark Beckwith | How Do We Fix It?
Feb 5, 2025 – 00:24:51
How Pro-Democracy Patriots Can Persist in an Anti-Democratic Time | Talkin Politics & Religion
Feb 3, 2025 – 00:24:34