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How to Save Democracy

How to Save Democracy
Democracy
Taiwan
Participatory Democracy
Sunflower Revolution
Gov Zero
Covid-19 Response
Collective Intelligence
Civic Technology
Civic Engagement
Tunisian Revolution
Irish Citizens' Assembly
Emotional Intelligence
Power Dynamics
Collective Action
Storytelling
Political Activism
Freedom and Dignity
Arab Spring
Tunisia
Marriage Equality

Democracy is in trouble. Around the world, trust is breaking down, systems are creaking, and people are walking away. But we still believe in it. Not as something we have, but as something we do. How To Save Democracy is a podcast about repairing our relationship with democracy, hosted by Omezzine Khelifa and Jon Alexander, with producer Jo Barratt. We hold space for the hard conversations — the o... more

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Trust in government has been collapsing all over the world over the last decade - but one country has bucked the trend. Fewer than 10% of the population trusted government in 2014, but by 2024, that figure had climbed above 70%. Spurred on by a colle... more

In September 2025, Jon hosted a live event in Dublin exploring the past, present and future of one of the most exciting democratic experiments of recent times. Over the last 15 years, Ireland's Citizens' Assembly has brought nearly 600 randomly selec... more

In this episode, co-host Omezzine Khelifa turns the mic on her fellow presenter, Jon Alexander. Before founding the New Citizenship Project and writing Citizens, Jon spent a decade in the world of advertising — helping big brands sell more stuff. So ... more

We’re figuring out how to fix democracy. Not by talking about it from a distance, but by meeting the people doing the work. In this episode, you have the chance to get to know co-host, Omezzine Khelifa — someone who’s lived every facet of this fight:... more

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Recent Guests

Audrey Tang
Former digital minister of Taiwan
Episode: Taiwan’s Transformation
Louise Caldwell
Participant in the Irish Citizens' Assembly
Episode: The Irish Citizens’ Assembly
David Farrell
Professor of Politics at University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Episode: The Irish Citizens’ Assembly
Art O'Leary
Senior Civil Servant involved in the Irish Citizens' Assembly
Episode: The Irish Citizens’ Assembly
Baratunde Thurston
Life and creative team behind the How to Citizen project
Episode: Citizen is a Verb
Elizabeth Stewart
Life and creative team behind the How to Citizen project
Episode: Citizen is a Verb
Paul Hilde
One of Europe's leading pollsters and political strategists
Episode: Facing the Menace
Ece Temelkurent
Multi-award-winning author of 'How to Lose a Country'
Episode: Facing the Menace

Hosts

Omezzine Khelifa
Host and activist with a background in political involvement and social entrepreneurship, focusing on democracy and civic engagement.
Jon Alexander
Host with a background in advertising and democratic innovation, co-founder of the New Citizenship Project focused on fostering civic participation.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Fantastic

    Love this podcast - so inspiring and empowering

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Willatty637
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Vital listening

    Really engaging, tough and important conversations. Listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BEB459
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • A Bright New Voice in the Democracy movement

    This is going to become essential listening for those of us who care about the future of complex life on earth: emotionally and collectively literate, thoughtful and deep. It’s not often we listen to anyone exploring the landscape beyond left and right, into the space where we bring trauma-informed, rupture-resilient emotional literacy to bear on the need for everyone to understand the languages and practices of power, to connect with all parts of ourselves, ourselves and each other and ourselve... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EceniRising
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Listeners find the discussions inspiring and vital for understanding current democratic challenges.
The podcast is praised for engaging, thought-provoking conversations that bridge complex issues of democracy with personal stories.
Many appreciate the deep exploration of themes making it essential listening for those invested in democratic movements.

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Meet Omezzine
Q: How do you perceive the current state of democracy globally?
Omezzine believes the dream of democracy is valid; it has the potential for ideals to take form, but it requires collective sacrifice and participation beyond just political leaders.
Meet Omezzine
Q: What do you think is important about democracy?
Omezzine emphasizes that democracy matters because people fought and sacrificed for the freedoms that allow us to express criticism and thrive collectively.
Meet Omezzine
Q: What was your experience during the Tunisian Revolution in 2010?
Omezzine describes her transformation from being scared to watch videos online to actively participating in the revolution, ultimately returning to Tunisia to contribute to the democratic transition.

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1. Audrey Tang
2. Louise Caldwell
3. David Farrell
4. Art O'Leary
5. Baratunde Thurston
6. Elizabeth Stewart
7. Paul Hilde
8. Ece Temelkurent

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