
Democracy for Sale is all about the threats to democracy from dark money, hidden influence and private interests, why it matters…. and what we can do about it.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

Alan Rusbridger knows a scandal when he sees one. As editor of the Guardian he oversaw some of the most important stories in recent decades: cash-for-questions; phone hacking; WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden.
Rusbridger thinks he’s looking at another s... more
Something dark is happening on the British right.Racist language and ideas once considered beyond the pale are becoming increasingly mainstream.
In recent weeks, former Tory and UKIP MP Douglas Carswell has called for the “mass deportation of Pakist... more
This week, Democracy for Sale revealed how a secretive police unit is instructing forces across England to withhold information about their contracts with Palantir, the shadowy US firm founded by Trump donor Peter Thiel.
For Palantir, this kind of s... more
Last week, I was delighted to be joined by journalist and author James Bloodworth to discuss his new book Lost Boys. It’s a fascinating investigation into the rise of manosphere - and how the crisis facing young men is being exploited by the far righ... more
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The program consistently analyzes threats to democracy from money, influence, and private power, with episodes that dissect how hidden interests shape policy, media, and public institutions. Across recent conversations, topics include the funding and influence of political parties, the rise of far-right and technocratic movements, state capture, surveillance capitalism, and the ethics of big tech in governance. Notable is a willingness to interrogate powerful actors—ranging from billionaires and big firms to political operatives—and to connect domestic policy controversies with broader global trends. This mix of investigative journalism, critical analysis, and timely political critique makes it a strong pick for listeners who want to unders... more
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Recent guests on The Democracy for Sale podcast include:
1. Alan Rusbridger
2. Harry Shukman
3. James Bloodworth
4. Anne Applebaum
5. Seth Thévoz
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