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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
Democratic Party
American Politics
Censorship
Braver Angels
Republican Party
Community Engagement
Neoliberalism

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

Sandy Nurse
Activist who participated in Occupy and later became New York City Council member
New York City Council
Episode: You Can't Evict an Idea | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight
Brooke Lehman
Anarchist activist and Lehman heir
Episode: You Can't Evict an Idea | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight
Nicole Cardy
Movement organizer who went on to social justice nonprofits
Social justice nonprofits
Episode: You Can't Evict an Idea | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight
Marissa Holmes
Archivist referenced for archival material
Occupy Wall Street Media Working Group
Episode: You Can't Evict an Idea | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight
Astra Taylor
Filmmaker and writer involved in Occupy research
Occupy Wall Street-related projects
Episode: You Can't Evict an Idea | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight
Marissa Maharawal
Graduate student turned assistant anthropology professor; involved in Occupy POC caucus
American University
Episode: You Can't Evict an Idea | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight
Spencer Goodell
Assistant Professor of Political Science at Auburn
Auburn University
Episode: The Trump Realignment | The Politics Guys
Kirby Goodell
Professor of Political Science at Texas A&M
Texas A&M University
Episode: The Trump Realignment | The Politics Guys
Mila Atmos
Host of Future Hindsight, civic engagement show
Future Hindsight
Episode: Civic Voices: What Occupy Taught Us About Grassroots Power - Mila Atmos | Outrage Overload

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Mila Atmos
Host of Occupy, an unfinished uprising; guest-focused moderator involved in civic-media discussions.

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#115
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#178
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#245
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Talking Points

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How Oligarchy Undermines Democracy | The Context
Q: What can be done in the short term given the current political moment?
Strategies include advancing incremental reforms like the Corporate Transparency Act and the Enablers Act, and preparing for strategic opportunities—while avoiding catastrophic crises, the aim is to empower ordinary citizens through targeted, doable policy changes.
How Oligarchy Undermines Democracy | The Context
Q: So you're saying their oligarchy and democracy were entwined from the beginning. So in what sense is democracy real? What can we the people decide?
Democracy among the non-rich has been functional and real in terms of voting and representation, but the system was designed with safeguards to limit the influence of the very wealthy, creating a mixed system where oligarchic power persists yet does not erase democratic participation.
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.

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The lineup centers on democracy, civic engagement, and civil discourse, with episodes that explore grassroots organizing, youth leadership, constitutional design, and bipartisan governance. Conversations span Occupy-era movements, strategies to strengthen democracy through education and policy reform, and practical insights from local to national governance. A notable throughline is a commitment to accessible explanations of complex political issues, diverse perspectives, and actionable ideas for listeners who want to participate more effectively in democratic processes. The show often features policy experts, journalists, activists, and public officials who illuminate how institutions work, how movements form, and how everyday citizens can... more

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