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This is Democracy

This is Democracy
Democracy
Ukraine War
Disinformation
Bush V Gore
D-Day
Supreme Court
World War II
Donald Trump
George W. Bush
Al Gore
Social Media
Ukraine
Russia
Electoral Issues
Judicial Restraint
Media and Politics
U.S. Military History
Middle East
Political Influence
14th Amendment

The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance. The past offers hope for the present and the future, if only we can escape the negativity of our current moment — and each show will offer a serious way to do that! This podcast will bring together thoughtful voices... more

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This week, Zachary and Jeremi interview Atlantic writer and Johns Hopkins professor emeritus Eliot Cohen about his article “One War Two Mistakes” and how to think about the current U.S. war with Iran.

Eliot Cohen is a contributing writer at The Atla... more

This week, Zachary and Jeremi have a conversation with Dr. Michael Dennis about the current war with Iran and the United States and Israel with a focus on the historical perspective.

Michael Dennis is an Associate Professor of Practice at the Lyndon... more

Jeremi and Zachary speak with historian Heather Ann Thompson about her book "Fear and Fury," using the 1984 Bernie Goetz subway case to explore how Reagan-era, rising inequality, and a newly powerful conservative media reshaped public attitudes about... more

Zachary Suri and Jeremi Suri invite Professor David Aiona Chang on to discuss the ongoing standoff between anti-ICE protesters and DHS officials in Minneapolis, exploring the historical roots, community solidarity, and broader implications for immigr... more

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Recent Guests

Eliot Cohen
Contributing writer at The Atlantic, professor emeritus at Johns Hopkins SAIS
Johns Hopkins University/SAIS; The Atlantic
Episode: This is Democracy- Episode 319: U.S. Decision Making on Iran
Michael Dennis
Professor Dennis, Associate Professor of Practice at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Austin; former intelligence and military analyst
University of Texas at Austin; Army Futures Command
Episode: This is Democracy – Episode 318: War In Iran
Heather Ann Thompson
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, professor at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: This is Democracy – Episode 317: Vigilantism and Violence in American Society
David Aiona Chang
A historian at the University of Minnesota studying indigenous people, colonialism, borders and migration.
University of Minnesota
Episode: This is Democracy – Episode 316: Minneapolis
Steven Mintz
Professor and leading historian of American family and childhood education
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: This is Democracy – Episode 313: Civics and History Education
Professor Renata Keller
Associate Professor of History
University of Nevada, Reno
Episode: This is Democracy – Episode 311: US-Latin American Relations
Stephen Skowronek
Pelatiah Perit Professor of Political and Social Science at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: This is Democracy – Episode 310: Have we Outgrown the Constitution?
John Lawrence
Former chief of staff to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and prominent scholar on US Congress
University of California's Washington Center
Episode: This is Democracy – Episode 309: Government Shutdowns
Gryffin Wilkens-Plumley
Senior at Yale University and deliberative democracy designer
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
Episode: This is Democracy – Episode 307: Deliberative Democracy

Hosts

Jeremi Suri
Host and scholar of democracy; long-time faculty at a major public university; renowned for historical analyses of democracy, public policy, and political culture.
Zachary Suri
Co-hostKnown for facilitating discussions with depth and clarity; complements historical analysis with contemporary framing and audience engagement.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Very good interviews about the political process.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    curmudgeon
    2 years ago
  • Really enjoy this podcast.

    I’m so thankful for finding this podcast. I really learn and enjoy exploring the different topics that are so important today. For years , I considered myself a news junkie somewhat. But as internet , cable tv and radio options grew, I felt that many of my news sources were forced to compete for ratings. I limit my news options and have discovered many informative podcasts. I have found that I enjoy more in-depth conversations and guests who are very informed on the various topics. It doesn’t m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gretammatlbuf
    United States2 years ago
  • Love Jeremi's insights

    Jeremy is always insightful and I love to hear his perspective on issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RyanRaySr
    United States3 years ago
  • Awful biased podcast

    If you are convinced white supremacy is the greatest threat to mankind, this podcast is for you. Meanwhile, most of us are concerned about getting carjacked every time we fill up our cars at the gas station. This podcast is a joke. Black is good, white is bad. Black is good, white is bad. Everybody, join the mantra. This podcast would fit right in on a radio scene in animal farm.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gdansk
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Informative, engaging, and easy to follow for various listeners. I appreciate the hosts, their tone and questions, and their phenomenal guest speakers. I often recommend this podcast to friends, family, and peers alike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whunvdgujbv
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate deep expertise and accessible storytelling that invites reflection.
The opening poetry and balanced discourse set a thoughtful, respectful tone.
Guests are consistently high-quality and well-prepared, enhancing credibility and insight.
Thoughtful, informed conversations that illuminate complex issues without oversimplification.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

This is Democracy – Episode 315: Venezuela Intervention
Q: But is there precedent for the kind of a targeted intervention that we saw in Venezuela this month?
Kurt draws similarities to the intervention in Panama, emphasizing how this intervention, while surgical, reflects a different approach compared to full-scale invasions.
This is Democracy – Episode 315: Venezuela Intervention
Q: How do you think about and understand, based on the little we know so far, of what the United States is doing in Venezuela right now?
Kurt describes a mixture of American predominance assertion and economic interests, along with an idealist element regarding the oppressive regime.
This is Democracy – Episode 312: Ukraine Negotiations
Q: What do you think Putin needs to end the war?
Putin requires control over Ukraine's geopolitical destiny, while Ukraine fights to avoid this outcome.
This is Democracy – Episode 311: US-Latin American Relations
Q: Why do you see the Cuban Missile Crisis in particular as that critical turning point?
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a critical turning point due to the shared danger it represented and the forced prioritization of values such as security and sovereignty among Latin American countries.
This is Democracy – Episode 311: US-Latin American Relations
Q: How closely did the United States and the Soviet Union watch public opinion in Latin America? Did they care at all what people in the region thought of the conflict?
Both the US and the Soviet Union were aware of public opinion in Latin America, with the US closely monitoring reactions through records such as the Kennedy tapes. They worried about instability in the region due to the crisis.

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A thoughtful, historically grounded program that seeks to illuminate contemporary democratic challenges through expert dialogue. Across episodes, the show often features historians, political scientists, and educators discussing topics such as civics, constitutional resilience, governance, and current events, tying them to long-running themes about democracy, inclusion, and public discourse. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on practical insights, accessible explanations, and a format that blends rigorous scholarship with accessible storytelling, including evocative openings like poetry to frame conversations. This combination likely appeals to listeners who value informed, context-rich discussions about democracy and public life, ... more

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1. Eliot Cohen
2. Michael Dennis
3. Heather Ann Thompson
4. David Aiona Chang
5. Steven Mintz
6. Professor Renata Keller
7. Stephen Skowronek
8. John Lawrence

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