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Complete list of Democracy Podcasts - Listen & Review on Goodpods

Aspen Ideas to Go

508 Episodes

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Avg Length 50m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

Aspen Ideas to Go is a show about big ideas that will open your mind. Featuring compelling conversations with the world’s top thinkers and doers from a diverse range of disciplines, Aspen Ideas to Go gives you front-row access to the Aspen Ideas Festival and other events presented by the Aspen Institute.
Civics 101

448 Episodes

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Avg Length 21m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does the Senate have so much power? Civics 101 is the podcast about how our democracy works...or is supposed to work, anyway.
Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

25 Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

As a new authoritarian movement rises in American politics, stoked by one of the country’s most outrageous demagogues, there is an all-out international manhunt for an American traitor. The U.S. Army’s Nazi war crimes trials in Germany have been infiltrated by a spy -- a mole for the other side. A gruesome foreign influence operation unfolds in Washington. A blackmail plot turns deadly in the U.S. Senate. A Hail Mary scheme to stop the counting of the Electoral College votes rattles democracy’s cage. With the line between the violent ultra-right and mainstream American politics fraying beyond recognition, with the FBI always one step behind their quarry, Americans of all stripes step up to confront a seemingly unstoppable, ascendant, anti-democratic force. Join Rachel Maddow for Episode One, launching June 10, 2024, and follow now. You can also subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access to every episode the Friday before it drops, and ad-free listening to all episodes in Ultra seasons one and two.
All In with Chris Hayes

830 Episodes

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Avg Length 43m

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Latest episode 6 days ago

The biggest news and political stories of the day with a commitment to in-depth reporting that consistently seeks to hold our leaders accountable.
Gaslit Nation

432 Episodes

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Avg Length 44m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

Gaslit Nation provides a deep dive on the news, skipping outrage to deliver analysis, history, context, and sharp insight on global affairs. Hosted by journalist and filmmaker Andrea Chalupa, an expert on authoritarian states who warned America about Russia and election hacking before the 2016 election.
The Revolution with Steve Kornacki

13 Episodes

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Avg Length 28m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

To understand the partisanship and bitterness of American politics today, you have to consider what happened in 1994. Steve Kornacki, National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, steps back from the Big Board to tell the origin story of the 1994 Republican “revolution,” the midterm election when the GOP took the House majority for the first time in four decades. It was set in motion by Georgia Congressman Newt Gingrich, who — over the course of 15 years — pushed Republicans in a direction of confrontation and conservatism. Steve talks with Newt’s allies and adversaries about backroom strategy sessions and dramatic battles on the House floor. As yet another midterm threatens to upend the political landscape, Kornacki hears echoes of 1994 everywhere. Follow now and join Steve Kornacki through all six episodes, out October 31st.
The Hartmann Report

2439 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 7 hours ago

The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio & TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom’s podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom’s live show Monday through Friday noon ET / 9am PT- www.thomhartmann.com.
Londongrad

17 Episodes

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Avg Length 24m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

Season 2 of Londongrad: Iran's Hit Squads.Award-winning investigative reporter Paul Caruana Galizia returns to report the story of the foiled assassination attempts on British soil of Iranian nationals. Since January 2022, there has been an attempted assassination or kidnap at least once a month – all ordered by the Iranian government. In this four-part series, Paul will delve into how these attempts unfolded, why they have become so prevalent and who is behind them. It's a story about Iran, about freedom of the press, but most of all, it’s about Britain – who the country chooses to protect and why.For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise audio app.For early and ad-free access, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The History of Ancient Greece

151 Episodes

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Avg Length 63m

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Latest episode 4 months ago

The History of Ancient Greece Podcast is a deep-dive into one of the most influential and fundamental civilization in world history. Hosted by philhellene Ryan Stitt, THOAG spans over two millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Archaic Period, from Classical Greece to the Hellenistic kingdoms, and finally to the Roman conquest, this podcast will tell the history of a fundamental civilization by bringing to life the fascinating stories of all the ancient sources and scholarly interpretations of the archaeological evidence. And we won't just detail their military and political history, but their society, how the Greeks lived day-to-day, as well as their culture—their art, architecture, philosophy, literature, religion, science, and all the other incredible aspects of the Greek achievement , while situating the Greeks within a multicultural Mediterranean whose peoples influenced and were influenced by one another.
Democracy Works

291 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 17 days ago

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 people who are out there doing the hard work of democracy day in and day out. The show’s name comes from Pennsylvania’s long tradition of iron and steel works — people coming together to build things greater than the sum of their parts. We believe that democracy is the same way. Each of us has a role to play in building and sustaining a healthy democracy and our show is all about helping people understand what that means. Democracy Works is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
Corner Späti

378 Episodes

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Avg Length 64m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

Weekly discussions of a deteriorating world all from the comfort of your local smoke-filled Spätkauf. https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti https://www.operationglad.io/start
Stand Up! with Pete Dominick

1072 Episodes

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Avg Length 77m

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Latest episode 10 hours ago

Stand Up with Pete Dominick is a classroom where we laugh and learn together. I will interview the smartest people I can find about how to save the planet, our democracy and ourselves. We will talk about the issues that matter to you,your health,the health of your family, community, country and the environment w experts who know the best. And we will laugh while we do it. New episodes upload every weekday usually by 2am ET Support the show with a paid subscription at patreon.com/petedominick
Democracy Decoded

26 Episodes

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Avg Length 20m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

Why does American Democracy look the way it does today and how can we make it more responsive to the people it was formed to serve? "Democracy Decoded", a podcast by Campaign Legal Center, examines our government and discusses innovative ideas that could lead to a stronger, more transparent, accountable and inclusive democracy. Host Simone Leeper speaks with experts from across the political spectrum and takes a deep dive into the forces fueling our elections, not just in our nation’s capital but at all levels of government.
The Continuous Action

14 Episodes

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Avg Length 32m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

The Continuous Action explores the ongoing labor of democracy through conversations with those who do that work every day.Join Walter Shaub, former director of the Office of Government Ethics, as he talks with journalists, activists, government leaders, and philanthropists about their work — and what it takes to hold our government accountable to the people it serves.The inspiration for the title “The Continuous Action” comes from the admonition by John Lewis that “freedom is not a state; it is an act.” Speaking of our duty as citizens, he proclaimed: “Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society.” The Continuous Action is sponsored by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO), hosted by Walt Shaub, and produced by Myron Kaplan. Stay tuned on the latest from POGO: pogo.org/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Democracy Group

338 Episodes

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Avg Length 44m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

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.
EU Scream

109 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 26 days ago

European politics podcast from Brussels
The Hartmann Report

2439 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 7 hours ago

The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio & TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom’s podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom’s live show Monday through Friday noon ET / 9am PT- www.thomhartmann.com.
Grand Tamasha

216 Episodes

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Avg Length 42m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

Each week, Milan Vaishnav and his guests from around the world break down the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture for a global audience. Grand Tamasha is a co-production of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Hindustan Times.
The Hartmann Report

2439 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 7 hours ago

The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio & TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom’s podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom’s live show Monday through Friday noon ET / 9am PT- www.thomhartmann.com.
Is that a fact?

28 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 10 months ago

"Is that a fact?" is produced by the non-partisan national education non-profit the News Literacy Project. It seeks to inform listeners about news literacy issues that affect their lives through informative conversations with experts working to combat misinformation.
All Ears with Abigail Disney

56 Episodes

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Avg Length 33m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

Abigail has a new documentary, The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales, in which she examines the inequality crisis through the lens of the company her grandfather helped found, The Walt Disney Company. In the film, she asks how it is possible that so many workers at Disneyland, aka “the happiest place on earth,” can’t afford life's basic necessities, even when they work full time. For the fourth season of All Ears, Abigail poses that question to people who are doing the most Disney thing of all–using their imaginations–in this case to rethink capitalism. She talks with business leaders, union organizers, and economists to learn how they would fix our broken economy.
I'm Not Allowed To Watch The News

11 Episodes

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Avg Length 19m

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Latest episode 5 months ago

I'm not allowed to watch the news. There are many reasons.Ok. There's one reason. And I bet many of you feel the same.The political system of the United States of America in the 21st century is a lot like Thanksgiving Day at my mother's house--dysfunctional, expensive, and makes you a little nauseous.It will end, but it’s not going to end well. When the news is on I tend to rant. It scares the dogs. So my wife said I'm not allowed to watch the news anymore. The dogs and I started this podcast, where I can rant all I want.That'll teach her.https://www.patreon.com/notallowedtowatchthenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Broken Law

154 Episodes

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Avg Length 45m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

Ever feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and chat about necessary legal reforms to restore our democratic legitimacy and improve the lives of all people.
Hawk Droppings

28 Episodes

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Avg Length 42m

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Latest episode 4 days ago

He's raw, unfiltered, unedited, authentic, vulnerable and sometimes annoying. His laugh is infectious, and he often engages in long periods of awkward silence. He will tell it like it is, and whether you’re on the left or the right he’s bound to make you uncomfortable at some point. But he will definitely make you think. A licensed, practicing trial attorney for the last 25 years, he brings his legal experience and knowledge to the news of the day and current events here at home to offer different perspectives and additional things to consider.
Real Democracy Now! a podcast

58 Episodes

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Avg Length 32m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

Real Democracy Now! a podcast answers the question: can we do democracy differently? If you're dissatisfied with the current state of democracy but not sure how it could be improved this is the podcast for you. You'll hear from experts and activists as well as everyday people about how democracy works and how it can be improved. Then you get to choose which reforms you think would make the most difference.
Democracy Paradox

211 Episodes

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Avg Length 50m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

Is it possible for a democracy to govern undemocratically? Can the people elect an undemocratic leader? Is it possible for democracy to bring about authoritarianism? And if so, what does this say about democracy? ​​My name is Justin Kempf. Every week I talk to the brightest minds on subjects like international relations, political theory, and history to explore democracy from every conceivable angle. Topics like civil resistance, authoritarian successor parties, and the autocratic middle class challenge our ideas about democracy. Join me as we unravel new topics every week.
New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation Podcast

205 Episodes

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Avg Length 32m

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Latest episode 8 days ago

Aiming to provoke people to think — and therefore act — differently about the global issues that are shaping their future, the Tällberg Foundation is sharing some of its conversations in podcast form. The podcast invites you to hear from leaders from different sectors and geographies as they explore issues that are challenging and changing our societies.
New Frontiers

15 Episodes

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Avg Length 36m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

New Frontiers brings together scholars, experts, and practitioners to discuss issues of international and global importance. Produced by the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs at Middlebury College, the podcast tackles a wide range of topics— from big tech, environmental conservation, global security, and political economy to culture, literature, religion, and changing work patterns—that, when examined as a whole, offers a comprehensive survey of the world's most pressing issues.
Agile and Beyond

22 Episodes

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Avg Length 46m

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Latest episode 6 years ago

The world falls into chaos. Everyone freaks out. These events are all connected. They arise from a systemic shift. This podcast explores this precarious new “normal” and imagines potential solutions.This relaunch focuses on the Great Transformation. Tipping points in natural ecosystems. Systemic changes in political economies. Older episodes explored the future of work and the economy.
The Amendment

26 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

This election year, our democracy hangs in the balance. We need news coverage that cuts past punditry and gives a voice to the new electorate – the marginalized folks that depend on a functioning democracy. Enter: The Amendment, a new podcast about gender, politics and power from The 19th News and Wonder Media Network, hosted by award-winning journalist and 19th editor-at-large Errin Haines. Each week, Errin sits down with people who have fresh perspectives on the state of our country – and asks questions that center the voices of women, queer folks, and people of color. The Amendment adds much needed asterisks to America’s most pressing political conversations – and gets clear on the unfinished work of our democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Democracy in Question?

84 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 8 days ago

Today, liberal democracies are under unprecedented strain from within and without. In each episode, renowned social anthropologist Shalini Randeria invites a leading scholar to explore the challenges and dilemmas facing democracies around the world. They investigate what needs to be done to ensure the future well-being of our democratic institutions and practices.
HOPE not hate

179 Episodes

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Avg Length 33m

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Latest episode 4 months ago

HOPE not hate seeks to challenge and defeat the politics of hate and extremism within local communities, building resilience against the politics of hate and fear, at a national and grassroots level and this podcast explores the myriad of ways it does so. Email us at [email protected] for tips, feedback, and opportunities.Printed and Promoted by Nick Lowles of behalf of HOPE not hate, 167-169 Great Portland Street5th FloorLondonW1W 5PF
Democracy IRL

27 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 5 months ago

Fostering and maintaining democracy, development and the rule of law is the great challenge of our time. Join Stanford University’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law and our host, political scientist Francis Fukuyama, for a series of conversations with thought leaders and academics alike that touch on the ways in which democracy and development are being challenged today by authoritarian resurgence, misinformation, the perils of a changing climate, and more.
Eye Of The Storm Podcast (with Yanis Varoufakis and Raoul Martinez)

11 Episodes

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Avg Length 57m

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Latest episode 29 days ago

Join Raoul Martinez and Yanis Varoufakis for a series of fascinating discussions on power, capitalism and the crises of civilisation with renowned guests from the world of politics and the arts.Yanis Varoufakis is an economist, politician, author and the former finance minister of Greece. To find out more, go to: https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu/Raoul Martinez is a philosopher, author, artist and filmmaker. To find out more, go to: www.creatingfreedom.infoThis podcast series is released in conjunction with an acclaimed new docuseries about the journey and thought of Yanis Varoufakis, "In The Eye Of The Storm — The Political Odyssey Of Yanis Varoufakis". To find out more, go to: www.eyeofthestorm.info Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Practical Democracy Podcast

22 Episodes

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Avg Length 44m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

How can we improve democracy, today? In this podcast series, we at Delib speak with people working in publicly accountable organisations, civic society and the third sector to hear how they are making practical change.To find out more about how Delib is creating next generation engagement tools visit https://www.delib.net
Beers, Bourbon & Banter

22 Episodes

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Avg Length 49m

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Latest episode 5 years ago

Join Robert Arlia, Salvatore Pisano & Richard Pisano on their never-ending quest to eradicate social and political injustice and stupidity. Sit back and crack open a cold one or pour a glass of your favorite bourbon... or hell with it, have both.... as you listen to the honest convictions of these three pissed off Italian Americans.
Bill Moyers in Conversation

191 Episodes

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Avg Length 35m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

New for 2016! This audio-only podcast from BillMoyers.com offers compelling and vital conversation about life and the state of American democracy, featuring some of the best thinkers of our time. A range of scholars, artists, activists, scientists, philosophers and newsmakers bring context, insight and meaning to important topics, like the 2016 Election. Subscribe to the podcast for an audio version of this Web-only series.
Washington State House Majority Report

6 Episodes

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Avg Length 5m

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Latest episode 11 years ago

A bite-sized weekly conversation about issues and ideas with members of the Washington State House Democratic Caucus leadership team.
Small Power

9 Episodes

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Avg Length 39m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

Small Power tells stories about the surprising and often hidden power behind local political offices and issues in Georgia. Learn alongside us as our stories dive into what is on the ballot, why it matters, and how to make your voice heard in these big decisions.
Bill Moyers in Conversation

100 Episodes

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Avg Length 36m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

New for 2016! This audio-only podcast from BillMoyers.com offers compelling and vital conversation about life and the state of American democracy, featuring some of the best thinkers of our time. A range of scholars, artists, activists, scientists, philosophers and newsmakers bring context, insight and meaning to important topics, like the 2016 Election. Subscribe to the podcast for an audio version of this Web-only series.
Global Politics

165 Episodes

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Avg Length 32m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

Global Politics
Globalization Since 1492 2006

44 Episodes

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Avg Length 62m

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Latest episode 17 years ago

Globalization Since 1492 is a interdisciplinary university course that examines the complex historical nature of globalization. The class is broadcast live wednesday nights at globalizationstudies.org 6pm MST.
The Keeper: A Human Rights Podcast

28 Episodes

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Avg Length 24m

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Latest episode 15 days ago

Hosted by Lantos Foundation President, Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, The Keeper features in depth conversations about the most pressing matters of human rights and justice around the world and welcomes some of the most important human rights figures of our time as guests.The Keeper takes its name from the personal conviction of the Lantos Foundation's namesake Congressman Tom Lantos, fully lived out in his own life, that we have a moral and ethical obligation to be our brother and sister’s keeper. This guiding principle led Congressman Lantos to found the Congressional Human Rights Caucus and use his eloquence, leadership, and personal passion to advocate fiercely on behalf of those whose human rights were being trampled in every corner of the world.
Make America Better Now
Hosted by Citizen Koala Monet, Make America Better Now is a make-your-own-manifesto podcast built in real-time, with micro episodes on topics at the intersection of democracy and capitalism. By joining me on this journey, you will have a chance to reflect on big issues and can create your own manifesto alongside my own. I’ll be your guide and have the outline to get you (and me!) started. If you are wondering how this country gets better, then you’ll have a lot of thought-starters to form your own, comprehensive outlook. Talk soon.
How to Fix Democracy

107 Episodes

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Avg Length 32m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

Since its origins, democracy has been a work in progress. Today, many question its resilience. How to Fix Democracy, a collaboration of the Bertelsmann Foundation and Humanity in Action, explores practical solutions for how to address the increasing threats democracy faces. Host Andrew Keen interviews prominent international thinkers and practitioners of democracy.
NCSL Podcasts

327 Episodes

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Avg Length 33m

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Latest episode 4 days ago

Learn about the people, policies and politics of America's state legislatures with NCSL's three podcasts: "Our American States," "Across the Aisle" and the special limited series "Building Democracy."
The Pledge Podcast

29 Episodes

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Avg Length 16m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

The Pledge Podcast explores political activism through short audio portraits. We call it The Pledge because it celebrates activism as a commitment to the hard work of democracy. Making this pledge means taking risks, speaking out, working hard and fighting day after day. It’s not easy, and success is often slow and never guaranteed. But making a commitment—a pledge—can motivate us to stay engaged for the long haul, which is the only way to truly make change.
Krassencast: Defending What's Left
The KrassenCast: Defending What's Left is a project from Brian and Ed Krassenstein. Together, they have been fighting to expose the obvious and sustained corruption from the President Trump administration and the Republican Party. Brian and Ed currently interact with over 1.5 million Twitter followers. They are also the co-founders of HillReporter.com, a liberal news reporting website that reaches over 2 million monthly readers.KrassenCast is a FREE podcast that features weekly interviews with politicians, celebrities, and members of the resistance. We combine facts with humor to discuss the latest political and social issues. Becoming a Patron helps us expand our team, produce more content, and introduce you to more people and ideas which will give you the tools to fight for what you believe in.
Critical Theory in Context

11 Episodes

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Avg Length 72m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

What are the crucial conflicts of our time? What hopes and wishes for a better future are expressed within these conflicts? The podcast Critical Theory in Context combines analysis of the present with perspectives on societal transformation. We host conversations with theorists and activists about social crises and the possibilities of their emancipatory overcoming.
55 Voices for Democracy – The Podcast

59 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 7 months ago

How can democracy be renewed and defended today? A collaboration of the Thomas Mann House, the Goethe Institute, Wunderbar Together, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.