A network of podcasts about democracy, civic engagement, and civil discourse
20 playlists
The Democracy Group Member Shows
The Democracy Group is a network of podcasts united around the goal of helping listeners understand what’s broken in our democracy, and how people are working together to fix it.
Border Disorder
Episodes from The Democracy Group podcasts surrounding the topic of immigration
Everything is Just Peachy
Episodes from The Democracy Group podcasts surrounding the topic of impeachment
Drawing Lines Is Hard
Episodes from The Democracy Group podcasts surrounding the topic of gerrymandering
Education Reformation
Episodes from The Democracy Group podcasts surrounding the topic of education. Many of these episodes cover what needs to change in either k-12 or higher education to better prepare students for jobs and becoming effective members of our democracy.
Healthy and Wealthy
Episodes from The Democracy Group podcasts surrounding the topic of public health. Many of these episodes dive into the financial barrier that exists for people to get the healthcare they need.
Buying America
Episodes from The Democracy Group podcasts surrounding the topic of money in politics
Latest Episodes
A playlist updated weekly with the latest content from The Democracy Group podcasts.
Democracy 2.0
We often talk about how making progress would mean making big, structural changes. What could those big structural changes look like? Here are some episodes covering everything from ranked choice voting to moving beyond the two-party system.
COVID-19 and Democracy
A curated playlist that will be updated daily with podcast episodes from within our network covering Coronavirus and its impact on democracy.
Listen to Learn
Engaging in civil conversations about politics can be difficult. This playlist features episodes about effectively communicating during this time of peak divisiveness.
Musical Minds
Music is an art form that often transcends political controversy and brings people together. This playlist explores the power and impact of music on society
Alignment with the Environment
Episodes from The Democracy Group podcasts surrounding the topics of climate change and global warming
Racial (In)justice
Racial injustice reaches every aspect of our society. This playlist covers a variety of topics, from the history of the Civil Rights movement, to present day marginalization, to what equality can look like moving forward.
To Protest or Not To Protest?
Protests, rallies, riots, sit-ins -- these are all the most visible form of political and social activism. Because of their visibility, protests play a significant role in shaping our democracy.
Votes, Votes, Votes
A look at the mechanics of voting, voting rights, and ways to make voting fairer and more inclusive.
Voter Suppression Then and Now
Voter suppression is any effort, either legal or illegal, that prevents eligible voters from registering to vote or voting. This playlist examines the history of voter suppression in the United States, and where it's still happening today.
First-time voters
A curated podcast playlist by The Democracy Group.
What's next for democracy?
The United States has a new president-elect. What's next for democracy and the people who are trying to make it work for everyone? This playlist addresses these questions and offers a glimpse into what the future holds for democracy reform.
Insurrection at the Capitol
Our shows reflect on the events of Jan. 6, 2021 and what they mean for the future of American democracy.
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