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This is Democracy – Episode 270: Political Violence Jul 19, 2024

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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 History and American Studies at Yale University. She is the author of two groundbreaking books on political violence in America history: Affairs of Honor: National Politics in the New Republic and The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War. Prof. Freeman writes frequently for the New York Times, Washington Post, Atlantic. and other publications. She is a regular guest on CNN, MSNBC, and other news networks. Her webcast -- "History Matters (...& so does coffee!)" -- can be joined every Friday morning at 10:00am EST:

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This Is Democracy – Episode 269: British Elections Jul 12, 2024

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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 a Research Fellow at the Centre for Grand Strategy at King’s College, London. In 2024 he published British Grand Strategy in the Age of American Hegemony. Dr. James' research has also been published in the European Journal of International Security, International Politics, War on the Rocks, and other journals. William earned a DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford in 2019.

This is Democracy – Episode 268: Supreme Court Jul 03, 2024

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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.

This is Democracy – Episode 267: Mexican Elections Jul 01, 2024

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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 Austin. His research focuses on democratization, political parties, and voting behavior, as well as Mexico’s politics. He is the author of: Why Dominant Parties Lose: Mexico’s Democratization in Comparative Perspective.

This is Democracy – Episode 266: European Democracies Jun 21, 2024

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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 young leader in the German government. Cademartori served as a city councillor in Mannheim since 2019. She is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, which leads the current coalition government in Germany.

This is Democracy – Episode 265: D-Day and Its Legacies Jun 11, 2024

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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 U.S. Military History at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He served fifteen years as an active-duty infantry officer in the U.S. Army. He also served as a historian to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. European Command, U.S. Central Command, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is the author of Uncommon Defense: Indian Allies in the Black Hawk War and numerous essays on American warfare.

This is Democracy – Episode 264: Free Trade and Peace May 29, 2024

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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 Trade World (Princeton University Press), was published in early 2024 and has been named among the year's "best books" by the New Yorker. His other publications include The '"Conspiracy" of Free Trade: The Anglo-American Struggle over Empire and Economic Globalisation, 1846-1896 (Cambridge University Press, 2016). His work has also appeared in Le Monde, Time Magazine, the Washington Post, the Australian, and the New York Times.

This is Democracy – Episode 263: China’s Domestic and Foreign Policy May 16, 2024

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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 the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, where she directs UT's Asia Policy Program. She is also a Nonresident Scholar with the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Dr. Chestnut Greitens' first book, Dictators and Their Secret Police (Cambridge, 2016), examines variations in internal security and repression in Taiwan, South Korea, and the Philippines during the Cold War. Her second book, Politics of the North Korean Diaspora (Cambridge, 2023), focuses on authoritarianism, security, and diaspora politics. She is currently finishing her third book manuscript, which addresses how internal security concerns shape Chinese grand strategy.

This is Democracy – Episode 262: Campus Protests Apr 30, 2024

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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."

This is Democracy – Episode 261: Political Disillusionment Apr 19, 2024

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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 Centennial Professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at The University of Texas. Dr. Markman has published more than 150 scholarly works about cognitive science, decision-making and organizational behavior. Dr. Markman has written several books including: Smart Thinking; Smart Change; Bring Your Brain to Work. Dr. Markman also co-hosts “Two Guys on Your Head,” a radio show and podcast on KUT public radio, where he and Dr. Bob Duke explore the human mind with a unique mix of research, humor and everyday relevance.

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