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Civic Forum

Rory Truex
Trump Administration
Democracy
Authoritarianism
United States
Donald Trump
Civil Society
American Democracy
Political Violence
Political Erosion
Venezuela
Polarization
Democratic Erosion
Transnational Authoritarianism
Bright Line Watch
Constitutional Law
Indivisible
No Kings Protests
International Relations
Pro-Democracy Movement
Russia

Because democracy needs a pod. Informed conversations on democratic erosion and rejuvenation, hosted by Rory Truex, Associate Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University.

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Will AI empower dictatorships to exert Orwellian level control over their citizens? In this session of Civic Forum, Rory is joined by two leading experts on China's censorship, propaganda, and surveillance practices, Margaret Roberts from UCSD, and S... more

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Rory is joined by ex-FBI special agent and Yale lecturer Asha Rangappa to talk about how the FBI has lost its way. Asha discusses her own experience as an agent, and how the values of Fidelity, Bravery and Integrity are instilled in young agents. The... more

What the prospects for democracy in Iran? What will happen to the regime after the death of Ayatollah Khamenei? What is the level of support for regime? In this "emergency" episode, Rory is joined by Daniel Tavana, a professor at Penn State Universit... more

How has Donald Trump changed the American presidency? How does his challenge to the Constitution fit in context with other backlash presidents like Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon? In this episode of The Civic Forum, Rory is joined by Julia Azari, a... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Cash
Executive Director of The Steady State, an organization of former national security officials
The Steady State
Episode: National Security Leaders Sound the Alarm on Trump's Authoritarianism | Steven Cash, Steady State
Paul Poast
Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science
University of Chicago
Episode: Trump and the New International (Dis)order | Paul Poast, University of Chicago
Michael Albertus
Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago, specializing in democracy and dictatorship, and a scholar of Latin American politics
University of Chicago
Episode: Trump, Maduro, and the Crisis in Venezuela | Michael Albertus, UChicago
Brad Porteus
Founder of Bridge Grades, an organization that scores Congress members on collaboration
Bridge Grades
Episode: Who's Actually Solving Problems in Congress? | Brad Porteus, Bridge Grades
Jake Grumbach
Associate Professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy known for his work on democracy in American states
Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley
Episode: Laboratories Against Democracy: How the States Became the Front Line of American Authoritarianism | Jake Grumbach, UC Berkeley
Jessica Chen Weiss
Expert on China and US-China relations, David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Episode: The State and Stakes of U.S.-China Relations | Jessica Chen Weiss, Johns Hopkins SAIS
Daniella Ballou-Aares
Founder of the Leadership Now Project, an organization advocating for the business community's active role in promoting democracy.
Leadership Now Project
Episode: The Business Case for Democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares, Leadership Now
Ezra Levin
Co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible
Indivisible
Episode: The Strategy Behind No Kings | Ezra Levin, Indivisible
Deborah Pearlstein
Director of the Princeton Program in Law and Public Policy and an expert in constitutional law, democracy and national security.
Princeton University
Episode: How America is Losing the Law | Deborah Pearlstein, Princeton University

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Rory Truex
Associate Professor of Politics and International Affairs, known for his expertise in democratic issues.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Listen Up!

    Required listening for thoughtful people making sense of these times.

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    5
    catacea
    United States9 months ago
  • Important!

    A podcast that hosts important conversations with some of the world’s best scholars and thinkers. The show asks smart questions that allow us to understand how our societies are evolving and how to respond.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ėducation
    United States9 months ago

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Trump, Maduro, and the Crisis in Venezuela | Michael Albertus, UChicago
Q: What do you think the different motivations are here from Trump and the folks around him?
Trump's administration operates on multiple fronts: combating drug-related issues, confronting authoritarian regimes, and leveraging oil resources, with the overarching theme centered around regime change.
Trump, Maduro, and the Crisis in Venezuela | Michael Albertus, UChicago
Q: Can you tell us about opposition to Maduro, both at the elite level and then also among normal citizens?
The 2024 election was stolen, with the opposition organizing effectively to monitor the vote and showing that they won decisively. Despite censorship and repression, there is widespread understanding among the population that the election was fraudulent.
Trump, Maduro, and the Crisis in Venezuela | Michael Albertus, UChicago
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how he came to power and how he's been able to cling to power?
Maduro started as a bus driver and union organizer before rising in the political ranks, eventually becoming Chavez's vice president. He managed to stay in power despite facing immense challenges and low expectations due to a combination of opportunism and reliance on state power.
The Business Case for Democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares, Leadership Now
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the philosophy behind your work at Leadership Now and how you've been able to get that message out?
Daniella mentions that the focus is on bringing together those who recognize the importance of democracy and building a coalition of business leaders for a stronger political system.
The Strategy Behind No Kings | Ezra Levin, Indivisible
Q: You mentioned the social media era that we're in right now. What do you think about its impact on democracy?
Ezra connects the rise of technology and its abusive tendencies to the weakening of democracy, advocating for community engagement as a solution.

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This podcast features calm, informed discussions centered around critical issues impacting democracy, both in the United States and globally. It frequently addresses authoritarianism, the evolving political landscape, and the health of democratic institutions, as well as the implications of political actions and reforms. The episodes explore various themes, such as U.S. foreign policy, national security, and the intersections of politics and civil society, often with input from experts in various fields. This thoughtful approach sets it apart, as it not only provides insights into current affairs but also emphasizes the importance of civic engagement in safeguarding democratic values.

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1. Stephen Cash
2. Paul Poast
3. Michael Albertus
4. Brad Porteus
5. Jake Grumbach
6. Jessica Chen Weiss
7. Daniella Ballou-Aares
8. Ezra Levin

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