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How Do We Stop the Rise of Autocracy? Feat. Stacey Abrams | Politics in Question Nov 12, 2025

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From Military Police to Soft Secession: Christopher Armitage on Resisting Authoritarian Drift | Talkin Politics & Religion Nov 10, 2025

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How Gerrymandering Undermines Fair Representation | Democracy Decoded Nov 05, 2025

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Maybe Don’t Get All Your News from Podcasts, America | The Context Nov 03, 2025

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Special Episode: Understanding the Fragility of Democracy Oct 31, 2025

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In this thought-provoking discussion, panelists explore the characteristics of a healthy democracy and the various threats it currently faces, including attacks on free speech, due process, free and fair elections, executive overreach, and increasing polarization.

The conversation also delves into the critical issue of public disengagement, the absence of a shared reality, and the historical context behind these issues. Fellows react to these serious concerns, sharing their perspectives and personal connections to the topics discussed.

The episode aims to encourage participation in the democratic process and offers insights into fostering more effective communication and connection across political divides.

This panel was part of the Podcast Fellowship hosted by The Democracy Group and feature the fellows' reactions and reflections to the panels discussion.

Topics discussed:

Defining a Healthy Democracy
First Amendment and Its Threats
Threats to Due Process
Challenges to Free and Fair Elections
Youth Disengagement and Political Corruption
Polarization and Historical Context

Panelists include:

Jenna Spinelle, host of Democracy Works
Corey Nathan, host of Talkin' Politics N' Religion Without Killin' Each Other
Stephanie Gerber Wilson, host of Freedom Over Facism
Kamy Akhavan, Executive Director of USC Center for the Political Future
Michael Baranowski, host of the Politics Guys

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What Can the Data Tell Us? | Politics in Question Oct 29, 2025

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How to Rebuild Trust in Democracy with Pete Buttigieg | An Honorable Profession Oct 27, 2025

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The new gerrymandering battles | Democracy Works Oct 15, 2025

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Why Contempt Destroys Democracy and How to Push Back: Zachary Elwood | How Do We Fix It? Oct 13, 2025

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Following the Money in Politics: Hilary Braseth | Future Hindsight Oct 08, 2025

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