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Democracy & Destiny

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Political Corruption
Citizens United
Dark Money
Corruption
Democracy
First Amendment
Campaign Finance
Campaign Finance Reform
Supreme Court
Election Law
Political Participation
January 6th Insurrection
Reproductive Rights
Voter Suppression
American History
Florida
2020 Election
Gerrymandering
Voting Rights
Civil Death

This is the new podcast by Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social

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In this episode Prof Ciara talks to Lisa Gilbert of Public Citizen about reforms that would help our democracy including those that were in legislation that failed to pass Congress which would have addressed voting rights, dark money, gerrymandering.... more

In this episode Brennan Center fellow @ProfCiara talks to Brennan Center lawyer Marina Pino about money in politics and the solution of public financing for elections in New York City, New York State, Seattle and elsewhere. They discuss the history o... more

In this episode ProfCiara talks with CREW's Donald Sherman about seeking legal and constitutional consequences for the January 6th Insurrection at the Capitol using the 14th Amendment's Section 3 aka the Insurrection Clause or Disqualification Clause... more

In this Episode ProfCiara talks to historian Heather Cox Richardson about how she started Letters from an American, American history, Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth, Reconstruction, the 14th Amendment, the Enforcement Acts, including the KKK Act,... more

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Lisa Gilbert
Co-president of Public Citizen, advocate for good government and reform, published in various outlets including Newsweek and Salon.
Public Citizen
Episode: Democracy & Destiny EP 14 with Public Citizen Lisa Gilbert WBAI Version
Marina Pino
Counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: Democracy & Destiny EP 13 with Marina Pino WBAI Version
Donald Sherman
Lawyer at CREW, writes on constitutional law
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)
Episode: Democracy & Destiny EP 12 with Donald Sherman
Heather Cox Richardson
Historian and author, specializing in American history
Boston College
Episode: Democracy & Destiny EP 11 with historian Heather Cox Richardson WBAI Version
Stephen Richer
Visiting senior fellow at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School.
Ash Center at Harvard
Episode: Democracy & Destiny EP 10 with Stephen Richer WBAI Version
Dahlia Lithwick
Covering the Supreme Court for Slate and author of 'Lady Justice'
Slate
Episode: Democracy & Destiny EP 9 with Dahlia Lithwick WBAI Version
Jennifer Taub
Law professor at Wayne State University Law School and author
Wayne State University
Episode: Democracy & Destiny EP 7 with Professor Jennifer Taub WBAI Version
Robert Maguire
Research director at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)
Episode: Democracy and Destiny EP 6 with CREW's Robert Maguire WBAI version
Atiba Ellis
Professor at Case Western Reserve Law School, expert in race law and voting rights
Case Western Reserve Law School
Episode: Democracy & Destiny EP 5 with Professor Atiba Ellis WBAI Version

Host

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor at Stetson Law School and Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice, with a focus on election law and political corruption.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Clear helpful guest!

    Marina Pino’s appearance about campaign financing was enlightening! Especially to someone unfamiliar with this area of law. Phenomenal!

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Talking Points

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Democracy & Destiny EP 14 with Public Citizen Lisa Gilbert WBAI Version
Q: How can the SEC fight dark money?
The SEC could require transparency regarding political spending from public companies, protecting investors and ensuring accountability.
Democracy & Destiny EP 14 with Public Citizen Lisa Gilbert WBAI Version
Q: What is wrong with partisan gerrymandering?
Partisan gerrymandering distorts election outcomes by allowing politicians to select their voters instead of the other way around.
Democracy & Destiny EP 14 with Public Citizen Lisa Gilbert WBAI Version
Q: What is wrong with the Federal Election Commission?
The FEC is increasingly deadlocked and unable to regulate elections effectively due to equal representation of parties, which hampers its function.
Democracy & Destiny EP 14 with Public Citizen Lisa Gilbert WBAI Version
Q: What inspired you to go into good government work?
Lisa Gilbert was inspired by her early work running environmental issue campaigns, realizing the impact of money in the political system.
Democracy & Destiny EP 13 with Marina Pino WBAI Version
Q: What was the Supreme Court's ruling about public financing and other reforms in Buckley versus Valeo?
The ruling upheld public financing for presidential elections but struck down general campaign expenditure limits, stating that spending to influence voters is akin to political speech and thus can't be legally limited.

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Focused on the intersection of law, politics, and social issues, this podcast tackles critical subjects such as election law, political corruption, campaign finance, and civil rights. The host engages with experts, academics, and practitioners to explore the implications of these pressing topics on American democracy, tackling issues like dark money in politics, voter suppression, and legal developments affecting reproductive rights. The discussions are often informed by real-life case studies and current events, aiming to educate listeners on the importance of civic engagement and reform initiatives that could enhance the integrity of democratic processes.

What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to addressing complex legal principl... more

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4. Heather Cox Richardson
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6. Dahlia Lithwick
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