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The Democracy Group

The Democracy Group
Democracy
Civic Engagement
Donald Trump
Political Polarization
Social Media
Authoritarianism
Christian Nationalism
American Democracy
Gerrymandering
Voting Rights
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

Seth Maskett
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University of Denver
Episode: What Happened to the Republican Party? | Politics in Question
Dante Pittman
North Carolina Representative
North Carolina House of Representatives
Episode: How to Lead Across Party Lines in a Purple State with NC Representative Dante Pittman | An Honorable Profession
Don Templeman
Co-founder and former founder of Amula; technologist focused on rebuilding trust and reversing polarization in media
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Episode: Flipping the Financial Incentives of the Outrage Economy - Don Templeman | Outrage Overload
Melissa Murray
Frederick I and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at New York University and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny Podcast
New York University
Episode: The Constitution Is Not the Problem | The Context
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

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#176
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Apple Podcasts
#132
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#176
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Flipping the Financial Incentives of the Outrage Economy - Don Templeman | Outrage Overload
Q: How do you measure impact beyond raw view counts, and how do writers know if they're contributing to meaningful change?
Impact is tracked through a combination of reader interactions across diverse communities, the ability of an article to shift readers' views toward the center, and the stability of engagement from high-quality readers. Visual maps show where articles and writers sit in relation to communities, emphasizing actual belief shifts over simple engagement metrics.
Flipping the Financial Incentives of the Outrage Economy - Don Templeman | Outrage Overload
Q: Can you explain how the payout and incentive system works, and how it differs from traditional engagement-based models?
Payouts are not based on views or engagement; instead, they depend on the diversity of support, the credibility of the readers who engage, and how close the article is to center. The system maps ideological communities and rewards articles that bridge divides and move readers toward a broader, more centrist understanding, rather than chasing clicks.
The Constitution Is Not the Problem | The Context
Q: Why do constitutional amendments come in waves, and are we overdue for another wave?
The waves tend to follow pivotal historical events and demands for explicit rights or protections, with the process intentionally difficult to amend to prevent capricious changes; this cycle is expected to recur when confronted with significant perceived deficiencies or crises.
The Constitution Is Not the Problem | The Context
Q: What are the best and worst parts of the Constitution?
Melissa Murray identifies the preamble, the Fourteenth Amendment, and the Populist amendments as significant strengths that expanded rights and democracy, while acknowledging the original compromises on slavery and distrust of the people as flaws that required later amendments to address.
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.

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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 David Frum Show
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The Democracy Group launched 5 years ago and published 542 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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2. Dante Pittman
3. Don Templeman
4. Melissa Murray
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6. Angela Birney
7. Dee Dee Cope
8. Claudine Schneider

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