
Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 180 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Voting rights attorney Marc Elias warns that the Trump Department of Justice is aggressively seeking access to Americans’ most sensitive voter data—including Social Security numbers, party affiliation, voting history, and signatures—by suing more tha... more
Former Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord joins Marc Elias to deliver a sobering, inside-the-Justice-Department assessment of how political pressure is corroding DOJ norms, judicial trust, and prosecutorial ethics. Drawing on decades as a ... more
David Pakman joins Marc Elias to break down the most dangerous and overlooked trends of Donald Trump’s second term, from public desensitization and media failure to economic backlash, immigration cruelty, and rising threats to democratic norms. Pakma... more
Senator Cory Booker sits down with Marc Elias to discuss the real and growing threats to American democracy. Booker explains why economic insecurity, extreme inequality, and normalized corruption are not just policy failures but existential dangers t... more
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Content focuses on the defense of democratic processes and the exploration of the current political landscape in the United States, particularly relating to electoral integrity, voting rights, and responses to authoritarianism. Notable discussions include the implications of actions taken by political figures, strategies used during elections, and the intricate relationship between the judiciary and electoral processes. This informative series often features interviews with lawmakers, election experts, and political commentators, providing listeners with critical insights into the legal battles over democracy and the actions necessary to preserve it. It stands out for its in-depth analysis of complex legal issues and a proactive stance on p... more
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