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Defending Democracy with Marc Elias

Democracy Docket
Voting Rights
Donald Trump
Republican Party
January 6th Insurrection
14th Amendment
Voting Rights Act
Voter Suppression
Supreme Court
2024 Elections
Republican National Committee
Abortion Rights
Democracy
Democratic Party
Gerrymandering
Arizona
Mail-In Voting
Afl-Cio
Redistricting
Texas Voting Rights
January 6

Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.

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Donald Trump’s “revenge prosecutions” are threatening the rule of law — and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance says our democracy may not survive unless Americans act now. Joyce joins Marc Elias to explain how Donald Trump is weaponizing the Department... more

Never-Trumper and former Republican George Conway joins Marc Elias to unpack why Donald Trump is both an “addled old man” and a dangerous threat to democracy. They also break down Democratic momentum in key elections — and Conway reveals whether he’s... more

Brian Tyler Cohen joins Marc Elias to highlight the Democrats in who are fighting back against Trump’s attacks on democracy, from the battle in Congress over the Epstein files to the frontline legal and political fights of Trump’s second term. This c... more

Donald Trump has repeatedly tried to keep the Epstein files out of the spotlight — but could his fear of their release be influencing far more than we realize? In this episode, Marc Elias breaks down the strange behavior of Rep. Mike Johnson and Cong... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Swalwell
Congressman from California
United States House of Representatives
Episode: Did Trump's Epstein Fears Trigger HISTORIC Shutdown?
Jasmine Crockett
Congresswoman and vocal advocate for voting rights
U.S. Congress
Episode: What Congress's Top Fighter Sees Coming in 2026 | Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Richard Blumenthal
Senator from Connecticut, former Attorney General
United States Senate
Episode: Republicans Enabling Authoritarian Takeover of DOJ | Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Raphael Warnock
United States Senator and Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church
U.S. Senate
Episode: Is Justice In America Broken? | Sen. Raphael Warnock
Brian Tyler Cohen
Political commentator and YouTube personality
YouTube, Substack
Episode: Stop Pretending Like Trump Is Normal | Brian Tyler Cohen
Heather Cox Richardson
Historian and author, known for her expertise in American history and the Civil War, as well as the evolution of the Republican Party.
Episode: Republicans Are Killing Democracy | Heather Cox Richardson
Nicolle Wallace
Television host and political commentator, former Republican strategist
MSNBC
Episode: Nicolle Wallace Calls Trump A "WEAK" Man
LaMonica McIver
Congresswoman and advocate for oversight of government actions
U.S. Congress
Episode: This is Some Serious BS | Rep. LaMonica McIver
Skye Perryman
President and CEO of Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward
Episode: We’re in the “Messy Middle” of the Fight for Democracy | Skye Perryman

Host

Marc Elias
Host of Defending Democracy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 669 ratings
  • Serious Truth

    McIver! I didn’t fully understand the implications until I listened to this discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DAG 1023
    United Statesa month ago
  • How have I not known Marc?

    Since Trump slithered down that escalator in 2015, I’ve watched election cycles with growing outrage as Democrats kept getting caught flat-footed by every new political low. That’s why voices like Marc Elias are indispensable. We need more Marc’s—bravo to him for fighting back.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    He's got to go
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent!

    I trust Marc Elias to keep me informed about the legal cases that are fighting for our voting rights.

    He’s fighting “the good fight “!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Novella55
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Marc is excellent in explaining legal things where we all can understand it

    Thank you for reporting unbiased news without sugarcoating it. You are always current & up-to-date. I have watched you for months to determine if your news network was worthy of my paid subscription. I will be subscribing today

    Do not listen to 1 star ratings. It is a ploy from others to hurt this valuable program

    If you want to hear confusing legal explanations broken down to understandable points - Mark is for yo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    74f30
    United States6 months ago
  • Keep up the good work!

    Thank you for all that you do. Love listening to you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ariyan59
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging discussions, particularly focusing on legal perspectives about democracy.

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#217
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#130
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#208
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is Justice In America Broken? | Sen. Raphael Warnock
Q: Can you give the audience 10 seconds of why they should be hopeful?
There is resilience in the American spirit that can overcome challenges if engaged with diverse and united efforts.
Is Justice In America Broken? | Sen. Raphael Warnock
Q: Do you think your Republican counterparts in the Senate, do you think they know what they're doing here?
Warnock reflects on the moral responsibility of politicians and their narratives, expressing skepticism about their motivations.
Rep. Dan Goldman Calls Out “Dangerous” Cabinet Nominees, Jack Smith Report
Q: What does it mean that the Senate Republicans are now doing the same thing?
Goldman articulates that it symbolizes a complete surrender to Trump's authority and indicates a collective lack of accountability within the party.
Rep. Dan Goldman Calls Out “Dangerous” Cabinet Nominees, Jack Smith Report
Q: What did you make of volume 1 of the report?
Goldman emphasizes that there was little new evidence but highlighted the extensive litigation involved and the refusal of some parties to cooperate.
Don’t Believe That Trump Will Follow Court Orders | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Q: What do you say to the young lawyers out there listening?
Go for it. This is a teaching moment about the legal profession and the character that individual people bring to it.

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2. Jasmine Crockett
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