The Briefing with Michael Waldman
Brennan Center for JusticeEvery week, Brennan Center President Michael Waldman interviews the leaders, thinkers, and activists who are changing American democracy.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||
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Between the pod & the free lectures/discussions, Brennan center is doing excellent & important work to save our country. I enjoy both & I am very grateful.
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As a concerned citizen without a legal background, I found this both informative and entertaining. It’s neither partisan nor overly wonky. Just loads of great information presented by interesting people.
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Great podcast! Smart, informative and well produced. Victoria clearly knows her politics and history. This is a refreshing discourse from the Brennan Center!
Apple Podcasts5FarfelNYCUnited States9 years ago - 'The Line' is smart guide to voting policy
The new 'The Line" segments are well produced, smart & accessible discussion of legal/policy issues around voting. I'm not a lawyer but really enjoy the guided tour of mechanics of U.S. democracy. Thanks, Brennan Center!
Apple Podcasts5NathanielNYUnited States9 years ago - Dispels the myths of voter fraud
With Trump regularly talking about the rigged election, and Republican state legislatures actively suppressing the vote through voter ID laws (that are mostly being overturned by courts), this is important.
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This program centers on the state of American democracy, governance, and rule of law, featuring in-depth conversations with lawmakers, scholars, journalists, and advocates. Episodes frequently tackle voting rights, election integrity, constitutional powers, and the political economy of policy reform, often weaving historical context with current events to illuminate how institutions, courts, and public policy shape civic life. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex legal and political dynamics into practical insights for listeners seeking to understand how democracy works and how to influence it, including when discussing controversial or polarized topics.
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The Briefing launched 12 years ago and published 93 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Briefing include:
1. Liz Howard
2. Gregg Nunziata
3. Molly Jong-Fast
4. Kenji Yoshino
5. Lauren Brook Eisen
6. Randall Liberty
7. Maya Kornberg
8. Eliza Sweren-Becker
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