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The Democracy Group

The Democracy Group
Democracy
Civic Engagement
Donald Trump
Political Polarization
Social Media
Authoritarianism
Gerrymandering
American Democracy
Christian Nationalism
Voting Rights
Polarization
Politics
Civil Rights
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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Lemon Swanson
Student journalist from Richmond, Indiana
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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
Cory Nathan
Host of Talking Politics and Religion Without Killing Each Other
Episode: Why The Midterms Will Be Disappointing | The Politics Guys
Mónica Guzmán
Author of I Never Thought Of It That Way; host of A Braver Way Podcast; adviser to Braver Angels, Disagree Better and The Viewpoints Project
Braver Angels; Viewpoints Project; Disagree Better
Episode: Why We Viscerally Resist Talking to the Other Side – Mónica Guzmán | Outrage Overload
Jason Mangone
Executive Director of More in Common US
More in Common US
Episode: The Exhausted Majority: Jason Mangone of More in Common on Hidden Tribes, the Perception Gap, and What's Actually Pulling Us Apart | Talkin Politics & Religion
Ann Bausum
Author of White Lies, How the South Lost the Civil War, Then Rewrote History
Author, Historian
Episode: The Lost Cause Lie: Ann Bausum | Future Hindsight

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Introducing The Social Equation: Why Politics Feels Personal for Gen Z | TDG Fellowship
Q: Why is it that politics feels more personal for Gen Z than previous generations?
The host guides the guest through the idea that polarization, social identity, and digital culture are pushing politics into personal space, shaping how young people form groups, communicate, and navigate moral beliefs.
Department of Agriculture, it's more than Farms | Good Government
Q: First question, the hardest one. Define good government.
Good government is when government is able to meet a need as the community sees it, delivering services that help people address concerns they cannot address themselves, with proximity and accountability.
The Declaration of Independence and democracy renovation | Democracy Works
Q: What is the envisioned path for democracy renovation that blends analog reforms with technology?
The spine metaphor suggests upgrading citizen connection, legislative decision-making, and implementation via technology while preserving core analog mechanisms to ensure shared power and prevent arbitrary rule, aiming for a blended approach that strengthens democratic governance.
The Declaration of Independence and democracy renovation | Democracy Works
Q: Can you explain how the drafting process of the Declaration worked beyond Jefferson as the sole author?
It was a collaborative process where ads were placed to crowd-source grievances, multiple contributors shaped the argument, and the committee included Jefferson along with Adams and Franklin, who made critical edits before presenting to Congress.
The Declaration of Independence and democracy renovation | Democracy Works
Q: To bring the declaration into the conversation a little more, could you discuss how unanimity shaped the decision to declare independence?
Unanimity was valued because it signaled a genuine shared consensus about the foundational order they were creating, and they deliberately delayed final votes to achieve a broad, inclusive agreement, ensuring the new political order would have legitimacy and stability.

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What is The Democracy Group about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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The Democracy Group launched 5 years ago and published 533 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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1. Lemon Swanson
2. Mark Meaderson
3. Maya Kornberg
4. Matthew Taylor
5. Jules Gill Peterson
6. Cory Nathan
7. Mónica Guzmán
8. Jason Mangone

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