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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
Braver Angels
Community Engagement
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

Jeffrey Winters
Political science professor at Northwestern University, author of The Blind Spot, How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracies
Northwestern University
Episode: How Oligarchy Undermines Democracy | The Context
Diego Sanchez
Vice president of policy and strategy at the President's Alliance; immigration policy expert
President's Alliance
Episode: They Disagree Better on Immigration Reform: Diego Sanchez & Jim Robb | How Do We Fix It?
Jim Robb
Vice president of alliances at Numbers USA; immigration policy advocate
Numbers USA
Episode: They Disagree Better on Immigration Reform: Diego Sanchez & Jim Robb | How Do We Fix It?
Yuval Levin
Director of Social, Cultural and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute; author of American Covenant
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: American Covenant, with Dr. Yuval Levin | Village SquareCast
Nalini Stamp
Raised in New York; early participant in Occupy-related discussions
Working Families Party
Episode: The Invitation | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight
Astra Taylor
Author and documentary filmmaker involved with Occupy
New York City General Assembly
Episode: The Invitation | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight
Sandy Nurse
Activist with humanitarian and anti-austerity focus
Humanitarian worker, later NYC public service figure
Episode: The Invitation | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight
Marissa Holmes
Planning organizer of the Occupy occupation; anarchist group involvement
New York City General Assembly
Episode: The Invitation | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight
Nathan Schneider
Journalist covering activism in the city
Independent journalist
Episode: The Invitation | OCCUPY! An Unfinished Uprising by Future Hindsight

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#79
United Kingdom/Government
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#88
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Apple Podcasts
#148
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#210
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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 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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2. Diego Sanchez
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4. Yuval Levin
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8. Marissa Holmes

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