
Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 136 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Donald Trump is dismantling American democracy through corruption, pay-to-play schemes, and the politicization of the courts and Department of Justice. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins Marc Elias & Democracy Docket to discuss Republicans enabling an aut... more
Donald Trump and the Republican Party are leading a coordinated redistricting and gerrymandering campaign to rig upcoming elections and weaken democracy. Marc Elias exposes how these maps threaten fair representation, expand voter suppression, and te... more
Stop grading Republicans on a curve. There are no Republican heroes in the fight for democracy. Staying grounded in the truth is essential — our democracy depends on it. Support independent journalism: newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-y... more
American democracy is under attack, and the courts are at the center of the fight. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Mary McCord, and Harvard’s Nikolas Bowie expose how Trump’s legal tactics and a partisan Supreme Court are undermining the Constitution, and what Co... more
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The episodes offer insights into pressing political issues and the dynamics of democracy, focusing particularly on voting rights, government accountability, and the challenges posed by current political climates. Interviews with public figures highlight systemic issues such as gerrymandering, voter suppression, and the impacts of partisan policies. Unique to this series is its emphasis on legal perspectives related to democratic processes, making complex topics accessible and engaging for listeners who value informed discussions about governance and civic responsibility.
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Recent guests on Defending Democracy include:
1. Richard Blumenthal
2. Brian Tyler Cohen
3. Heather Cox Richardson
4. Nicolle Wallace
5. LaMonica McIver
6. Trey Martinez Fischer
7. Shenna Bellows
8. Anthony Romero
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