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Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

Democracy in Color
2024 Election
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Poverty In California

A color-conscious political podcast, hosted by Steve Phillips, that releases episodes every other Thursday. While grassroots organizations raised voters of color turnout to historic levels, securing Democratic victories in 2020 and 2021, there remain strong differences of opinion about the right strategy for winning in a racially-polarized electoral landscape. “Democracy in Color with Steve Philli... more

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Latest Episodes

San Francisco Chronicle’s senior political writer, and longtime observer of California politics, Joe Garofoli offers historical and political context to California’s growing role as a bastion against the Trump administration’s march towards fascism. more

Steve and Sharline reflect on Steve’s latest manuscript before diving into how they’ve been coping and surviving these last eight months of the second Trump administration.

They cover the key bellwether elections of 2025 that will be dominating head... more

Emmy Ruiz, former advisor to the President during the Biden-Harris administration, and White House director of political strategy and outreach, returns to discuss the redistricting showdown in Texas.

She dives into the impact of gerrymandering on de... more

United We Dream Co-founder Cristina Jiménez joins Steve to discuss her new book, Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear Into Pride, Power & Real Change.

She shares the impact of American foreign policy around the world, but particularly in her home coun... more

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Joe Garofoli
Senior political writer at the San Francisco Chronicle, covering national and state politics since 1992
San Francisco Chronicle
Episode: California’s Stand Against Trump
Emmy Ruiz
Political rock star and former assistant to the president
Biden-Harris Administration
Episode: Texas Redistricting Showdown with Emmy Ruiz
Cristina Jiménez
Award-winning community organizer and co-founder of United We Dream, a leading immigrant youth-led organization.
United We Dream
Episode: Courage Over Fear with Immigration Activist Cristina Jiménez
Erin Heaney
Executive Director of Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
SURJ
Episode: White People and the Fight for Racial Justice with SURJ’s Erin Heaney (Rerelease)
Deepak Bhargava
A long-time social justice leader, strategist, and campaigner, currently the president of the Movement Action Fund.
Movement Action Fund
Episode: How to Defeat Fascism with Deepak Bhargava
Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs
New York Times bestselling author and expert on current and historical understandings of race, gender, and equity
Episode: Understanding American Patriarchy with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs
Ashindi Maxton
Director of Mission Telecom Giving and co-founder of the Donors of Color Network
Mission Telecom
Episode: Philanthropy’s New Role with Ashindi Maxton
Jenifer Fernandez Ancona
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Way to Win, focuses on upending politics as usual through strategic donor networks.
Way to Win
Episode: Not Too Woke, Too Weak: Democrats’ Real Problem With Voters
Garlin Gilchrist
Michigan's first Black Lieutenant Governor and advocate for social change
State of Michigan
Episode: From Grassroots to Governing with Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist

Hosts

Steve Phillips
Host of Democracy in Color, utilizing his expertise in race and politics to foster conversations that center marginalized voices in the democratic process.
Charlene Chang
Co-host and editor of Democracy in Color, contributing her insights on racial issues and electoral strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Great Listen

    I have known Steve for decades. He is one of the most thoughtful individuals I have ever met. If you come away from a conversation with Steve without learning something or a new way of thinking or a new idea, then you just weren’t paying attention.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reggie Hawken
    United States8 months ago
  • Just discovered it. Very good interviews.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    curmudgeon
    a year ago
  • Timely and inspirational

    I discovered Steve on a zoom organized by NOVA and run by progressive women in VA. I had to order the updated book and begin listening to the podcasts. I am a white woman and I believe in using my privilege to speak out in support of a multiracial democracy. We the people! ALL of us this time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    denninsk
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent context for contemporary events

    You must listen if you care about advancing democracy! I love the episode about the significance of the Rainbow Coalition. I was involved but I learned new stuff from Steve Phillips and Eddie Wong!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dramandakemp
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast with interesting guests

    Highly recommend this podcast. Been listening for awhile and the hosts always have interesting insights themselves along with great interviews with their guests. Politics, history, activism, bolstering our ragged democracy -- they cover a lot of vital topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BayLiquidView
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the engaging conversations and the thoughtful insight into political issues, especially regarding race and democracy.

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Texas Redistricting Showdown with Emmy Ruiz
Q: How can you shed some light on how Latino voters' electoral behavior may have changed over the past decade?
Latino voters have seen a gap in messaging from Democrats due to poor investment and organization in their communities, but there are new organizing efforts that could help regain lost ground.
Texas Redistricting Showdown with Emmy Ruiz
Q: What is happening with Texas redistricting? Why is it happening?
Texas is currently experiencing mid-decade redistricting driven by pressure from Trump on Governor Abbott to secure additional Republican districts ahead of the midterms. This manipulation of district boundaries aims to protect the Republican majority in the House.
How to Defeat Fascism with Deepak Bhargava
Q: What are the additional pieces of a framework that you're advocating and what are the three Ds?
The framework includes disrupt, delegitimize, and draw defectors as tactics to combat authoritarianism more effectively.
How to Defeat Fascism with Deepak Bhargava
Q: Who is Reverend Lawson and why did you choose to center him in your piece?
Reverend Lawson is a key figure in the civil rights struggle and taught the philosophy of nonviolence, which is critical for social change.
How to Defeat Fascism with Deepak Bhargava
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your understanding of how we got here and what's your understanding of how does fascism take hold in different countries?
Fascism manifests over time, where freedoms erode step by step, often starting with marginalized communities. Authoritarianism tests its limits gradually.

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This podcast explores the intersection of race and politics, focusing on how grassroots movements and voter engagement from communities of color have played crucial roles in recent electoral outcomes. Through candid discussions, the content cycles through urgent political topics, strategies for progressive movements, and the dynamics of voter mobilization amidst a racially divided landscape. Listeners can expect insightful dialogues and expert perspectives on contemporary challenges facing democracy, intertwining data-driven analysis with personal narratives to illustrate broader political themes.

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