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 | 101 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||
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As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the Supreme Court has ended its term with a slew of rulings that further undermine our constitutional system of checks and balances and allow more money to flood our political system.
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In this week’s episode, Jesse Wegman joins Michael Waldman to discuss his new book, The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People's Constitution, the first major biography of James Wilson. Wilson was a coauthor of the Constituti... more
Last week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, the state’s leading voter registration organization. This is part of the latest and most aggressive escalation in the DOJ's ongoing investigation over alleged vo... more
At the beginning of his second administration, Trump said about accusations of corruption and conflicts of interest: “I found out that nobody cared, and I’m allowed to.” According to a new Brennan Center poll, that is emphatically false. Americans ca... more
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I was very interested in hearing what your guest had to say, knowing that I would disagree with many of his opinions. I’m fine with that and think it’s useful to hear them, but I’m NOT fine with your passive acceptance of his idiotic opinion that the SCOTUS is doing a good job and deserves our respect. A couple of the justices may just be very right wing, but at least three or four of them are corrupt and with no enforceable ethical standards they are complicit in the damage POTUS is doing to th... more
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United States3 months ago - Important Work
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.
Apple Podcasts5Pablo PuppyUnited States8 months ago - Informative and Accessible
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.
Apple Podcasts5T ChokeUnited States9 months ago - Very informative!
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 States10 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!
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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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Recent guests on The Briefing include:
1. Jesse Wegman
2. Marina Pino
3. Tom Wolf
4. Wilfred Codrington
5. Laura Field
6. Julian Zelizer
7. Melissa Murray
8. Olatunde Johnson
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