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Real Democracy Now! a podcast

Nivek Thompson

Real Democracy Now! a podcast answers the question: can we do democracy differently? If you're dissatisfied with the current state of democracy but not sure how it could be improved this is the podcast for you. You'll hear from experts and activists as well as everyday people about how democracy works and how it can be improved. Then you get to choose which reforms you think would make the most di... more

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Albert Dzur and Carolyn Hendriks' book Democracy in Action: Collective Problem Solving in Citizens' Governance Spaces considers a range of citizen initiatives that solve complex problems directly rather than through advocacy and policy change.

In t... more

In this episode, Helen Sullivan discusses her book 'Collaboration and Public in the Pursuit of Public Purpose'. She emphasises the importance of collaboration in public policy, the role of agency, & the need for public participation. We also touch on... more

In this bonus episode, I talk with Anouch Toranian, the Deputy Mayor of Paris, Yves Dejaeghere, the Executive Director of the Federation for Innovation in Democracy, Europe and Claudia Chwalisz, leader of innovation in citizen engagement with the OEC... more

In episode eight of season three of the podcast, I'm speaking with Therese Arseneau about the introduction of a mixed-member proportional (MMP) electoral system.

Therese was an expert advisor to the New Zealand Electoral Commission between 2010 an... more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Loving this podcast!

    I've been circling ideas about democracy for a while now and finding this podcast has been wonderful. Love to the topic flows and the interview style. Inviting, informative, and stimulating - thanks Nivek!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahN16
    Australia7 years ago
  • Informative and engaging

    I am a co-founder of NewVote, a nonpartisan charity working to use technology to enhance democracy. I have found this podcast to be an invaluable resource for my exploration and research of the area. I love the focus on inspiring others to improve democracy. Nivek Thompson has managed to pull in world-class leaders in democracy and her questioning highlights the tensions and grey areas in democractic schools of thoughts incredibly well. This is one awesome podcast. Highly recommend for anyone in... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dion McCurdy
    Australia9 years ago
  • Inspiring!

    Loving the different perspectives I'm hearing and the podcast is really well put together. Against the sense of loss and sadness of 2016, this is kicking 2017 off to feelings of hope and optimism. Can't help but feel I'm on the start of a journey here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phillo451
    Australia10 years ago
  • Substance with this media diet

    Current political events, particularly in the United States, are, frankly, worrying. This podcast series is an important contribution to the discourse on the state of politics and public contribution. It is fascinating to hear, for example, a high-profile politician discuss these issues in a considered, candid and opinionated way. And it is reassuring to know that interesting media can be achieved without five second sound bites! Highly recommend this for those who want substance in their media ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ontie
    Australia10 years ago
  • Great for those who need to understand the mechanisms of democratic innovations

    I'm currently undertaking a PhD in scaling deliberative democracy with digital tools and this podcast eloquently summarizes the key concepts and democratic innovations i'm researching.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erika Whillas
    United States10 years ago

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