October 29th, 2026
”We have to reclaim our power.”
We discuss why the courts alone can’t protect our democracy, the myth of a “hopelessly divided country,” and the steps everyday people can take to reclaim their power, fight for freedom, and reimagine democracy.
Skye Perryman is the president and CEO of Democracy Forward. Her new book is Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: How to Reclaim Our Power, Fight for Freedom, and Reimagine Democracy.
Your civic action toolkit recommendations from Skye are:
Vote as early as possible!
Get engaged on the local level
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Credits:
Host: Mila Atmos
Guest: Skye Perryman
Executive Producer: Zack Travis
Executive Editor: Mila Atmos