Democracy Works

Democracy Works


Latest Episodes

Troubling times for higher education and democracy
December 15, 2025

We end this season where we started — a conversation about higher education and democracy.

Fixing the information ecosystem starts with us
December 01, 2025

It's easy to blame algorithms and AI for corroding our information ecosystem, but our guest this week argues that we have a just as much, if not more of a role to play in creating the environment we w

The dismantling of USAID and the death of government oversight
November 17, 2025

Former NASA and USAID Inspector General Paul Martin joins us to recount the chaotic end to his decades-long career in public service and discuss the role that oversight plays in American democracy.

Disorder: Democracy lessons from Europe and beyond
November 10, 2025

We bring you a special crossover episode with Disorder, a show that explores the fundamental principles lurking behind today's most pressing global issues.

How AI is shaping the news
November 03, 2025

In collaboration with the News Over Noise podcast, we discuss how AI is changing news literacy with experts from the Poynter Institute, News Literacy Project, and National Association of Media Literac

A Republic, if you can teach it
October 20, 2025

Judge Marjorie Rendell join us to discuss how the Rendell Center for Civics and Civic engagement is using innovative activities to make civic education something students look forward to in school and

The new gerrymandering battles
October 06, 2025

We examine the state of nonpartisan redistricting reform with Carol Kuniholm of Fair District PA and Emma Addams of Mormon Women for Ethical Government.

How misogyny fuels political violence
September 22, 2025

Cynthia Miller-Idriss returns to the show to discuss her latest book, "Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism."

Standing up for higher education
September 08, 2025

We begin a new season with a look at a new organization helping college faculty and staff push back against threats from the Trump administration.

Ben Rhodes on America's changing role in a changed world
June 09, 2025

For our final episode of the season, we present a conversation with Ben Rhodes recorded at in Washington, D.C. at the end of May. Democracy Works is going on summer break. We'll be back with new episo