Cele mai bune This Is Democracy podcast-uri (2024)

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This is Democracy – Episode 274: Political Conventions 46:21

2d ago46:21

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Jonathan Alter to discuss the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled “When They Go Marching in Chicago” Jonathan Alter is an award-winning author, political analyst, documentary filmmaker, columnist, television producer, and radio host. He is the author of n…

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This is Democracy – Episode 273: Venezuela Elections 42:26

9d ago42:26

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Dr. Kurt Weyland is the Mike Hogg Professor in Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. He has conducted original research in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, and Venezuela. Prof. Weyland is the author of seven books, including: The Politics of Market Reform in Fragile Democracies (Princeton, 2002); Making Waves: Democ…

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This is Democracy – Episode 272: Supreme Court Reforms 58:30

16d ago58:30

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Sanford Levinson to discuss the current state of the Supreme Court, recent efforts by Joe Biden to propose reforms, and how effective these proposals would be in practice. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “The Judges.” Sanford Levinson, who holds the W. St. John Garwood […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 271: Reforming Democracy 36:14

23d ago36:14

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Michael Ignatieff to discuss the current state of the institutions of democracy, how they are being questioned by some political movements, and how they can be reformed and strengthened. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A Constitution of the Soul.” Michael Ignatieff is a historian […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 270: Political Violence 41:34

29d ago41:34

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Joanne Freeman to discuss political violence in the American political landscape from a historical perspective, and disperse some of the myths and misconceptions around it. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled “The War of Independence” Joanne Freeman is the Class of 1954 Professor of American […]…

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This Is Democracy – Episode 269: British Elections 37:01

1M ago37:01

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by William James to discuss the recent elections in Britain in the context of Brexit, Keir Starmer, and how they reflect the current state of democracy in Britain and beyond. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Sonnet for Our Special Friends.” Dr William D. James is […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 268: Supreme Court 42:21

1M ago42:21

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Stephen Vladeck is professor of law at Georgetown University. He is the author of a New York Times bestselling book, The Shadow Docket. He publishes a widely-read newsletter on the Supreme Court, One First.De către This is Democracy

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This is Democracy – Episode 267: Mexican Elections 38:01

2M ago38:01

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Kenneth Greene to discuss the recent June elections in Mexico, and how they reflect the current state of democracy in Mexico and beyond. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Across the Moat.” Kenneth Greene is Associate Professor of Government at the University of Texas at […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 266: European Democracies 34:14

2M ago34:14

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Isabel Cademartori to discuss the current state of European Democracy and how recent elections have been shaking things up. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Sighing.” Isabel Cademartori was elected as a Member of the German Bundestag from Mannheim in 2021. She is a rising […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 265: D-Day and Its Legacies 47:38

2M ago47:38

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. John W. Hall to discuss the D-Day landing during World War II, and what lessons can be learned from its legacy. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “In Leipzig on D-Day.” John W. Hall is a professor and holder of the Ambrose-Hesseltine Chair in […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 264: Free Trade and Peace 45:50

3M ago45:50

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Marc-William Palen to discuss the history of free trade and associated hopes for international peace. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A World at Sail” Marc-William Palen is a historian at the University of Exeter. His new book, Pax Economica: Left-Wing Visions of a Free […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 263: China’s Domestic and Foreign Policy 34:06

3M ago34:06

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On this episode of This Is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Sheena Chestnut Greitens to discuss the changing political landscape in China and how that affects their relationship to the United States and other world leaders. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Far Away.” Sheena Chestnut Greitens is Associate Professor at […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 262: Campus Protests 39:35

4M ago39:35

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On this episode of This Is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary discuss the ongoing university protests across the nation, specifically focusing on the demonstrations at Yale and UT Austin and their impacts on the surrounding environment. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “For Lisa.”De către This is Democracy

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This is Democracy – Episode 261: Political Disillusionment 39:54

4M ago39:54

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On this episode of This is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Art Markman to discuss the growing epidemic of political disillusionment and despair in modern society, and what can be done about it. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A Pessimist’s Apocalypse” Dr. Art Markman is the Annabel Irion Worsham […]…

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36. From Reagan to Trump: A Conversation about “Landslide” and the Transformation of American Politics since the 1970s – with Ben Bradford and Seth Cotlar (Part II) 54:44

4M ago54:44

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We continue our conversation about “Landslide,” the fantastic new NPR podcast series – and about the transformation of politics in the 1970s, the emergence of a new kind of populist politics, how the Republican Party was taken over by rightwing radicalism that ultimately rose to power with Ronald Reagan in 1980, and how all that relates to what we …

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35. “Landslide”: How the Radical Right Took Over the Republican Party and Transformed American Politics in the 1970s – with Ben Bradford and Seth Cotlar (Part I) 55:29

4M ago55:29

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“Landslide” is a new NPR podcast series that tells the story of American politics in the 1970s, specifically of the 1976 and 1980 presidential elections, of Jimmy Carter’s unlikely path to the White House and, most importantly, of how Ronald Reagan and the New Right rose to power. And as you will hear in our conversation with our guest Ben Bradford…

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This is Democracy – Episode 260: Indian Elections 39:58

4M ago39:58

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On this episode of This Is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Milan Vaishnav to discuss the scale and future impact of India’s 2024 general election. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A Democratic Quest” Milan Vaishnav is a senior fellow and director of the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 259: Media and Politics 31:26

5M ago31:26

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On this episode of This is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by documentary filmmaker Paul Stekler to discuss media and politics in the modern age. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “An Appeal for Clarity” Paul Stekler taught at the University of Texas at Austin for many years. He is a nationally […]…

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34. What Today’s Republican Party Is Made Of – A GOP Primary Post-Mortem 1:19:25

5M ago1:19:25

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Have we learned anything new about the Republican Party, its base, and MAGA America from the GOP primaries? We talk about why Trump was always going to win, why he is the dominant force in Republican politics – but also, even though too many people pretend he is electoral magic, a relatively weak general election candidate. We also discuss what is …

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This is Democracy – Episode 258: Ukraine War 48:53

5M ago48:53

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In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Michael Kimmage to discuss the current status of the Ukraine war in 2024. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “If I Were at War” Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He […]…

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33. The Many Blind Spots and Pitfalls of the “Biden Too Old” Discourse 1:22:36

6M ago1:22:36

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Joe Biden is “too old” and should step aside – at least that is what many of the nation’s most prominent commentators are telling us. But do their arguments actually hold up to scrutiny? Is Joe Biden too old and unfit to be president? Is he incapable of campaigning and defeating Donald Trump in the 2024 election? And if he were to step aside, what …

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This is Democracy – Episode 257: Disinformation 37:42

6M ago37:42

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In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by guest Ellen McCarthy to discuss the problems of disinformation in the world today. Zachary sets this scene with his poem entitled, “Like a Ball of String” Ellen McCarthy is the ChairWoman and CEO of the Truth in Media Cooperative and Noodle Labs. Ms. McCarthy has […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 256: Humanitarian Intervention 32:35

6M ago32:35

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In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Julia F. Irwin to discuss American Humanitarian Assistance in the 20th and 21st century. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “The Old Colossus.” Dr. Julia F. Irwin is the T. Harry Williams Professor of History at Louisiana State University. She is a […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 255: Collective Trauma 39:24

7M ago39:24

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In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Stephen Sonnenberg, MD, to discuss how collective trauma can affect people, groups and societies. Steve Sonnenberg, MD, is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and medical humanities and ethics scholar. At The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School he serves as professor in the departm…

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32. “Project 2025”: What the Right Plans to Do Once Trumpism Returns to Power 1:23:42

7M ago1:23:42

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What would a second Trump presidency look like? We dive deep into the detailed plans that have emerged on the Right for what they want to do immediately upon getting back to power. Almost two years ago, “Project 2025” was launched under the leadership of the Heritage Foundation. Different factions on the Right are preparing separate plans, but “Pro…

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This is Democracy – Episode 254: Evangelicals Today 55:05

7M ago55:05

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In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Daniel Hummel about the history of American Evangelicalism and its connection to both policy and theology. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “If Your God is a God of Truth” Dr. Daniel Hummel is the Director for University Engagement at Upper House, […]…

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31. Why the Reactionary Campaign Against Claudine Gay Is a Matter of Great Concern 1:20:42

7M ago1:20:42

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Claudine Gay, Harvard’s first Black president, resigned on January 2 – the endpoint of a brutally dishonest rightwing campaign that could not have succeeded without the mainstream media eagerly joining the crusade to get her fired. We discuss why this disastrous affair matters: It was the latest iteration of the eternal reactionary grievance agains…

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This is Democracy – Episode 253: Bush v Gore: The Legacy 54:49

7M ago54:49

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In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Sanford Levinson to discuss the 2000 election, the Supreme Court decision that finalized it, and how this decision has had ramifications throughout modern history. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “The Court Has Stopped the Count” Sanford Levinson, who holds the W. St. […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 252: Ukraine War 53:45

8M ago53:45

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In this week’s episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Michael Kimmage to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “For a War of Worlds” Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He is also a fellow at […]…

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30. Mad Poll Disease and the Folly of “Popularism” – with Michael Podhorzer 1:20:10

9M ago1:20:10

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In early November the New York Times released a poll that had Donald Trump clearly ahead in 5 of the 6 battleground states that will decide the 2024 election. It caused an earthquake and outright panic among (small-d) democrats. But just two days later, Democrats emerged victorious from an actual election. What on earth is going on in American poli…

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This is Democracy – Episode 251: Middle East in the 1970s and Today 1:02:21

9M ago1:02:21

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Professor Salim Yaqub to discuss how the 1970s changed the Middle East, and how those changes are still relevant in the modern day. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “To Israel, a Widow” Salim Yaqub is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 250: College Campuses 31:41

9M ago31:41

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In this special 250th episode, Jeremi and Zachary discuss the current state of discourse and civil debate on college campuses, as well as how recent events have impacted the climate of these spaces. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “To Study”De către This is Democracy

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29. What Do Americans Value in 2023? 1:14:31

9M ago1:14:31

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We start with a reflection on the results in Tuesday’s elections, and how they relate to polls that indicate Joe Biden is not just unpopular, but actually trailing Donald Trump in key swing states. What can and can’t we take away from such polling, one year out from the presidential election? We then dive deep into a very different kind of polling …

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This is Democracy – Episode 249: Race & Opportunity in America 34:50

10M ago34:50

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Ruth Simmons to discuss her experiences and attitudes toward learning in the context of her new book, “Up Home: One Girl’s Journey.” Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “If The Leaves Could Speak.” Dr. Ruth Simmons is the former president of Smith College, Brown […]…

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28. The New Speaker vs. Democracy, Threats of MAGA Violence as the New Normal, and the State of the 2024 Presidential Race 1:17:02

10M ago1:17:02

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The Speaker drama is over (for now) – but who is Mike Johnson? His ascension is not only further evidence that the January 6 insurrectionists are now fully in charge of the House, but also a manifestation of how much the Republican Party is dominated by the interests and sensibilities of religious reactionaries. Johnson rejects the separation of ch…

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This is Democracy – Episode 248: Israel and Hamas 25:13

10M ago25:13

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Peter Beinart to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israeli and Palestinian forces and the destruction left in its wake. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “For the Children of Israel, and the Ones Who Will Try to Forget.” Peter Beinart is Professor of Journalism and […]…

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27. Reflections on the Israel-Hamas war – and what the latest Speaker drama can tell us about the dangerous state of Republican politics 1:09:40

10M ago1:09:40

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After a very long summer break, “Is This Democracy” is back! We start with a reflection on the terrorist attack on Israel and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war, how it’s being discussed in the U.S., and the moral, political, and intellectual obligations that shape our own perspective. We then tackle the latest round of Speaker drama: It took Kevin McCar…

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This is Democracy – Episode 247: Strikes by Autoworkers 34:01

11M ago34:01

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. William Jones to discuss the history of labor unions and the current ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers union. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “From The UAW Picket Line” William Jones is a professor of history at the University of Minnesota, where […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 246: Impeachment in Texas 34:56

11M ago34:56

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Joe Jaworski to discuss the recent acquittal of Attorney General Ken Paxton by the Texas Senate, as well as the potential fallout and ramifications that may come of it. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A Bad Sonnet for a Bad Man” Joe Jaworski is […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 245: Wildfires 53:54

12M ago53:54

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by guests Randy Denzer and Dr. Alison Alter to discuss the increasing incidence of wildfires in the United States and what efforts have been made to mitigate them. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “When the Fire Comes.” Randy Denzer has more than 30 years in the […]…

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This Is Democracy Episode 244: Auschwitz-Birkenau 40:27

1y ago40:27

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Pawel Sawicki to discuss the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and what lessons can be learned from its past. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Neue Synagoge, Oranienburger Straße” Pawel Sawicki is the press and public relations officer at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland.…

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This Is Democracy Episode 243: Ukraine War 55:24

1y ago55:24

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Michael Kimmage to discuss the current state of the Ukraine War, and potential paths for it going forward. Zachary sets this scene with his poem entitled, “For Yegor.” Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He […]…

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This Is Democracy Episode 242: Reforming Political Parties 49:16

1y ago49:16

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Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Andrew Yang and former New Jersey governor, Christine Todd Whitman to discuss the problems with, and potential solutions to the two-party system in the United States. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “Four Questions”. Christine Todd Whitman served as the 50th Governor of New Jersey, the Administrator of […]…

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26. Taking Stock: The State of American Democracy Heading into Summer 1:10:31

1y ago1:10:31

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Let’s survey the political landscape and take stock of where things stand almost halfway through 2023. We started this podcast a little over half a year ago, just a few days before the midterms. The election ended in a better result for Democrats than most people expected. That led to a lot of commentary about how the guardrails were supposedly hol…

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This is Democracy: Episode 241 – Paxton’s Impeachment 38:33

1y ago38:33

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by guest Joe Jaworski to discuss the recent impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Zachary sets this scene with his poem entitled, “Musings on the Great Liars and One Smited Attorney General” Joe Jaworski is a third-generation Texas trial attorney and former Mayor of Galveston, Texas. He has […]…

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This is Democracy: Episode 240 – Evangelical Religion 51:43

1y ago51:43

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary discuss evangelical religion’s role and history in U.S politics with Dr. Daniel Hummel. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “A Dispensation For The Dispensationalists”. Dr. Daniel Hummel is the Director for University Engagement at Upper House, a Christian study center serving the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dan…

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This is Democracy: Episode 239 – Supreme Court 37:12

1y ago37:12

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Stephen Vladeck holds the Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. He recently published The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic. His work has been published in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and Slate, among other publications. …

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25. The Ideology of Silicon Valley vs the Idea of Democracy – with Adrian Daub 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

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Let’s tackle the philosophy and culture of Silicon Valley, and how they help us explain the politics of reactionary-to-far-right tech titans like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. In 2020, Adrian Daub published “What Tech Calls Thinking: An Inquiry into the Intellectual Bedrock of Silicon Valley.” In the book, he applied his skills as a literary and cultu…

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24. “Cancel Culture”: How a Moral Panic Is Capturing America and the World – with Adrian Daub 1:47:50

1+ y ago1:47:50

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Let’s dive deep into the “cancel culture” moral panic, what it can tell us about U.S. society, culture, and politics, and how it has spread across the “West.” There is no one better equipped to help us do that than Adrian Daub. He is a Professor of Comparative Literature and German Studies at Stanford University, where he specializes in culture and…

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This is Democracy: Episode 238 – City Leadership 40:53

1+ y ago40:53

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Jeremi and Zachary sit down with former Austin mayor, Steve Adler, to talk about the importance of city and local government and leadership. Zachary sets the scene with his poem: “For My City as It Was Three Years Ago”. Steve Adler was the mayor of Austin, Texas from 2015-2023. Before that, he was a prominent […]…

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