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The Democracy Group

The Democracy Group
Democracy
Ranked Choice Voting
Criminal Justice Reform
Abortion
Social Justice
Civic Engagement
Incarceration
American Democracy
Recidivism
Gerrymandering
Election Administration
Family Dynamics
Inclusive Constitutionalism
Originalism
Progressive Political Tech
Voter Representation
Electoral College
Gaza War
Reconstruction Amendments
Civil Rights Movement

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

Shikha Dalmia
Editor of The Unpopulist and founder of ISMA, with a career as a journalist and columnist focusing on liberal democratic values.
The Unpopulist, ISMA
Episode: Defending Liberal Democracies Against Authoritarianism with Shikha Dalmia of The UnPopulist | The Great Battlefield
Kayla Pilgrim
Founder and president of the Civic Success Project, focused on empowering young people in civic engagement.
Civic Success Project
Episode: Introducing Critically Thinking: How Young Leaders are Shaping Democracy | TDG Fellowship
Ece Temalkaron
Turkish writer and political thinker
Episode: Best of 2025: Seven Ways Anyone Can Fight Authoritarianism | The Context
Diva Woodley
Professor of political science at Brown University and research fellow at the Kettering Foundation
Brown University
Episode: Best of 2025: Seven Ways Anyone Can Fight Authoritarianism | The Context
Maria Steffen
Co-lead and chief organizer of the Horizons Project, researcher on civil resistance
Episode: Best of 2025: Seven Ways Anyone Can Fight Authoritarianism | The Context
Daniel Hunter
Professional organizer and movement scholar, co-founder of Freedom Trainers and Choose Democracy
Episode: Best of 2025: Seven Ways Anyone Can Fight Authoritarianism | The Context
Sharon Davies
President and CEO of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation
Charles F. Kettering Foundation
Episode: Best of 2025: Seven Ways Anyone Can Fight Authoritarianism | The Context
John C. Yang
President and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Episode: Best of 2025: Seven Ways Anyone Can Fight Authoritarianism | The Context
Alexander Sasha Volek
Professor of Law at Emory University
Emory University
Episode: Best of 2025: The Courts and the Future of Democracy | Let's Find Common Ground

Hosts

Corey Nathan
Host of Talkin Politics & Religion Without Killin Each Other
Cyan Loyal
Host of Democracy Works

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Defending Liberal Democracies Against Authoritarianism with Shikha Dalmia of The UnPopulist | The Great Battlefield
Q: What is your project?
We have embarked on a reconstruction agenda focused on remaking institutions to make them less vulnerable to authoritarian takeover and to improve governance.
Defending Liberal Democracies Against Authoritarianism with Shikha Dalmia of The UnPopulist | The Great Battlefield
Q: Shikha, would you mind introducing yourself and giving me a quick biography?
My name is Shikha Dalmia, I am the editor of a sub-stack publication I founded four years ago called The Unpopulist, which is focused on studying the rise of the neo-right and defending liberal democracy from it.
What’s Required for a Free and Fair Election in 2026? | The Context
Q: Why do we need certification in election processes?
Certification serves as the official declaration that the election results are final and validated after summation and audits have been conducted.
What’s Required for a Free and Fair Election in 2026? | The Context
Q: What should we be looking for? What would be signs of trouble in this year?
Sam stresses the importance of monitoring changes to election policies that might disenfranchise voters, especially targeting proposals under the premise of preventing non-citizen voting.
What’s Required for a Free and Fair Election in 2026? | The Context
Q: If things go really bad in November, like democracy breaking bad, what does that look like?
Samantha explains that the downfall could be gradual, marked by small and unnoticed changes rather than a sudden coup.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Democracy Group

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

This collection of episodes explores various facets of democracy, civic engagement, and civil discourse through insightful discussions with experts, activists, and thought leaders. A recurring theme in the episodes includes the implications of political actions on American democracy, notably surfacing topics around gerrymandering, political polarization, and the integration of technology in political campaigns, especially concerning ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Unique to this compilation is the multi-faceted approach, drawing on personal experiences and broader societal trends, which underscores an ongoing dialogue about fostering healthier democratic practices and community engagement amidst contemporary challenges.... more

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The Democracy Group launched 5 years ago and published 495 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. Shikha Dalmia
2. Kayla Pilgrim
3. Ece Temalkaron
4. Diva Woodley
5. Maria Steffen
6. Daniel Hunter
7. Sharon Davies
8. John C. Yang

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