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The Democracy Group

The Democracy Group
Democracy
Civic Engagement
Donald Trump
Political Polarization
Social Media
Authoritarianism
American Democracy
Christian Nationalism
Voting Rights
Gerrymandering
Polarization
Civil Rights
Politics
American Politics
Censorship
Community Engagement
Braver Angels
Neoliberalism
Democratic Party
Trump Administration

Welcome to The Democracy Group - a network of podcasts about democracy, civic engagement, and civil discourse. In this feed you will find a sampling of episodes from our podcasts in the Democracy Group as well recordings from our events. If you enjoy this podcast, please visit democracygroup.org to find all of our podcast shows, events, topic guides, and newsletter.

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Recent Guests

Basil Gooden
Former USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development; National Academy of Public Administration Fellow; former Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry
USDA Rural Development; National Academy of Public Administration; Commonwealth of Virginia
Episode: One year on the job with the Mayor of Berkeley | Good Government
Angela Birney
Mayor of Redmond, Washington
City of Redmond
Episode: How to Lead a Fast Growing City with Mayor Angela Birney | An Honorable Profession
Dee Dee Cope
Fellow in the political reform program at New America
New America
Episode: What’s Wrong with Political Parties? | Politics in Question
Claudine Schneider
Former Representative (Rhode Island), author of the Global Warming Prevention Act
Former U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Climate Forward 2026: "Is There A Republican Way Forward?" | Let's Find Common Ground
Lemon Swanson
Student journalist from Richmond, Indiana
Richmond Community/Oblivion art store story
Episode: How Student Podcasting Shapes Civic Storytelling | TDG Fellowship
Mark Meaderson
Assistant Professor of Electronic Media at Texas State University, discussed politics and media
Texas State University
Episode: Introducing Patterns at the Polls: Half the Population, Half the Turnout: The Youth Vote Gap | TDG Fellowship
Maya Kornberg
Senior Research Fellow at NYU Law's Brennan Center for Justice; author of Stuck, How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress
Brennan Center for Justice (NYU Law) / Book author
Episode: Unsticking Congress: Maya Kornberg | Future Hindsight
Matthew Taylor
Visiting scholar at Georgetown Center on Faith and Justice; expert on Christian nationalism and religious extremism
Georgetown Center on Faith and Justice
Episode: Dr. Matthew Taylor on the Christian Nationalist Threat to Democracy, Part 1 | New Faces of Democracy
Jules Gill Peterson
Associate professor of history at Johns Hopkins University; scholar of transgender history
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: The Unfinished Fight for Transgender Freedom | The Context

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One year on the job with the Mayor of Berkeley | Good Government
Q: What was the best part of your job at USDA Rural Development?
Seeing tangible differences in people's lives—homes built or financed, hospitals opened, broadband expanded, and communities improved by smart investments.
One year on the job with the Mayor of Berkeley | Good Government
Q: What drew you to public service?
A personal history of civically engaged parents and witnessing people working to include others through government inspired a desire to be part of decision-making processes.
One year on the job with the Mayor of Berkeley | Good Government
Q: What should people do if they don't like what they see in government?
Get involved locally first, voice concerns at local and state levels, and if necessary, run for office or campaign against those not addressing needs, all while staying informed.
One year on the job with the Mayor of Berkeley | Good Government
Q: Define good government.
Good government is when government is able to meet a community's needs by delivering services effectively, thus addressing concerns people cannot solve on their own.
How to Lead a Fast Growing City with Mayor Angela Birney | An Honorable Profession
Q: How has transit investment transformed daily life in Redmond?
Transit has catalyzed downtown development, reduced car dependence, and created vibrant, walkable centers with access to amenities and Seattle within minutes, changing the city from suburb to connected urban hub.

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The network centers on democracy, civic engagement, and civil discourse, featuring thoughtful conversations with researchers, policymakers, journalists, and practitioners who study polarization, democratic reform, and governance. Episodes frequently explore how media, culture, and institutions shape public participation, with deep dives into topics like youth voting, congressional reform, civil dialogue across divides, and innovative visions for representation. A standout trait is the blend of scholarly analysis with practical, action-oriented approaches—often including historical context, data-driven insights, and real-world case studies. This mix makes the show useful for listeners who want to understand how democratic systems function, w... more

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3. The Ezra Klein Show
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The Democracy Group launched 5 years ago and published 536 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Democracy Group include:

1. Basil Gooden
2. Angela Birney
3. Dee Dee Cope
4. Claudine Schneider
5. Lemon Swanson
6. Mark Meaderson
7. Maya Kornberg
8. Matthew Taylor

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