Episodes
Democracy’s Unfinished Promise: Alex Hertel-Fernandez
We discuss the intersection of policymaking on economics and democracy, the harm of intense concentration of wealth, and the need for building durable civil society.
The Politics of Corruption: Tiffany Muller
We discuss the corrupting effect of the Citizens United decision on policymaking and elections.
Small Dollars, Big Strategy: Brian Derrick
We discuss how the everyday voter can make strategic political campaign donations just like a billionaire with Brian Derrick, the co-founder of Oath.
Following the Money in Politics: Hilary Braseth
We discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance, and how their relationship plays out through campaign finance and other political transactions.
Democracy for the Unhoused: Maria Foscarinis
We discuss why housing insecurity undermines our democracy with Maria Foscarinis, founder of the National Homelessness Law Center. We cover the evolution from Reagan, when homelessness was blamed on the individual, to the increasing recognition that housing is a human right.
Democracy On The Job: Jaz Brisack
We discuss what it takes to build worker power from scratch and how these efforts can reshape not only our workplaces, but democracy itself with Jaz Brisack.
Reclaim Democracy’s Power: Stacey Abrams
We discuss reclaiming the narrative of democracy with Stacey Abrams. Democracy is a tool to deliver on our values in the realm of justice, dignity, fairness, and freedom.