With this year coming to an end and the 2024 election winding down, we want to bring you a collection of podcast episodes from our network that touch on the far-reaching impact of this unprecedented cycle.
Jenna Spinelle, founder of The Democracy Group and co-host of Democracy Works, noted that these episodes highlight the network's expertise as democracy scholars and practitioners, showcasing everyday individuals dedicated to strengthening our democracy, no matter the political climate.
“These post-election episodes show The Democracy Group at its finest,” said Spinelle. “I think all of these episodes are well worth a listen and I hope that you’ll take away a new perspective in the process.”
Hosts Kelly Sechrist and Chris Hughes reflect on the future of ranked-choice voting (RCV) and where RCV ballot measures won and lost this year. In the last RCV Clips episode of 2024, Sechrist said the pair wanted to give listeners a real-world look at what the RCV landscape looks like post-election.“We celebrated wins like the successful implementation of proportional RCV in Portland, Oregon, while also discussing the failed statewide ballot initiatives,” said Sechrist. “I think the surprising outcomes of our elections this year highlight that voters are looking for change and new solutions, an environment that is ripe for electoral reform.”
In this episode, The Politics Guys panel got together to dissect the 2024 campaigns, electoral coalitions and what comes next for the political parties.
“While we all agreed that Kamala Harris wasn't the strongest candidate, we all saw the election differently and had distinct hopes and fears for the next four years,” said host Michael Baranowski.
Baranowski also reflects on the ideological diversity that defines the show, noting that the panel’s wide range of perspectives offers listeners an opportunity to see the political climate in a new light.
“Our goal on The Politics Guys is to demonstrate that opponents aren't necessarily enemies, and that rational, civil and productive discourse between ideologically diverse people is not just possible, but that it makes us all better,” he said.
Driven by The Democracy Group hosts and guest experts, these conversations touch on the most important issues on the ballot this year that shape the future of the American political system. Give them a listen!
The hosts of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram, joined host TPNR Corey Nathan to discuss election results and reflect on their concerns regarding Trump's second term. They explore the complexities of political identity, the importance of community, and the need for clear boundaries in political discourse.
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In an era where most Americans said they don't trust what they see in newspapers, websites and on TV, non-partisan news site Tangle yields more than 150,000 readers across the political spectrum every day. Politics reporter Isaac Saul joined the episode to discuss starting Tangle in 2019 and how he slowly restored trust in the American media ecosystem.
Maria Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of the civic engagement organization Voto Latino, joined host Mila Atmos to discuss why the Latinx community shouldn't be treated as a monolith. Kumar also shared her upbringing in the Latinx community and how their strength would play out in this election cycle.
Harmful false narratives made their mark earlier this year when New Hampshire voters encountered a deepfake of President Joe Biden asking them not to vote in the state's primary election. In the day and age of AI where misinformation is constantly on the rise, this episode shows how lawmakers and civil society are pushing back against malicious messaging.
Stephen Ducat is an author, political psychologist, psychoanalyst and former psychology professor in the School of Humanities at New College of California. He specializes in integrative mental health. Ducat's most recent book Hatreds We Love: The Psychology of Political Tribalism in Post-Truth America explores the malignant power of group identity in contemporary politics.
W. Joseph Campbell is an American writer, historian, media critic and analyst. He joined the American University faculty in 1997 after more than 20 years as a professional journalist. Campbell has also authored seven books, including most recently Lost in a Gallup: Polling Failure in U.S. Presidential Elections, which addresses prominent cases in which opinion polls misfired from 1936 to 2016.
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Subscribe to our NewsletterWith this year coming to an end and the 2024 election winding down, we want to bring you a collection of podcast episodes from our network that touch on the far-reaching impact of this unprecedented cycle.
We caught up with Freedom House Senior Research Analyst and co-author of the "Freedom in the World 2024" report Cathryn Grothe.
This year, Chicago elected part of its school board in a historic election, filling 10 of the 21 seats in a traditionally appointed board.
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