Best Jeremi Suri Podcasts (2024)

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This is Democracy – Episode 284: Ukraine War 50:09

2h ago50:09

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Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Dr. Michael Kimmage to discuss the state of the war in Ukraine. The discussion covers the complexities of the ongoing conflict, the geopolitical ramifications, and the humanitarian impact on the local populace. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “The Village.” Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 283: Barbara Jordan 36:44

21d ago36:44

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Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Professor Mary Ellen Curtain to discuss the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan, a pioneering legislator, civil rights activist, and the first African American woman elected to Congress from the South. Curtain’s new book, ‘She Changed the Nation: Barbara Jordan’s Life and Legacy in Black Politics,’ explores Jordan’s i…

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This is Democracy – Episode 282: Elections 2024 40:27

24d ago40:27

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary delve into the reactions, and broader ramifications, of the 2024 US election. The discussion focuses on community responses, with particular attention to young people and their engagement. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “Election Day”.By This is Democracy

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This is Democracy – Episode 281: Lebanon Wars 38:46

1M ago38:46

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary have a discussion with Dr. Emily Whalen about Lebanon’s complex history and its current conflict. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “A Prophecy”. Dr. Emily Whalen is a non-resident senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Her first book, The Lebanese Wars, which examines the history […

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This is Democracy – Episode 280: Banking and Democracy 32:03

2M ago32:03

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary have a conversation with Professor Mary Bridges, author of ‘Dollars and Dominion: U.S. Bankers and the Making of a Superpower.’ They explore the significant, yet often overlooked, role of banking institutions, particularly the Federal Reserve, in shaping American democracy and foreign policy. Zachary sets the scene wit…

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This is Democracy – Episode 279: Hubert Humphrey & Civil Rights 45:55

2M ago45:55

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Samuel G. Freedman to talk about the often overlooked contributions of Hubert Humphrey to American history and civil rights. The discussion traces Humphrey’s rise from a small-town boy in South Dakota to a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement and U.S. politics. Despite not achieving the […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 278: Presidential Debates 42:24

2M ago42:24

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This week, Jeremy and Zachary sit down with Paul Stekler to explore whether debates influence election outcomes, referencing major debates from past elections, and look closely at the recent debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “Everyone is Laughing”. Paul Stekler is a nationally recognized documentar…

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This is Democracy – Episode 277: How Congress Works 54:33

3M ago54:33

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary sit down with John A. Lawrence to delve into the intricacies of the U.S. Congress. They discuss its historical significance, common misconceptions about its operations, and the inherent challenges in passing legislation. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “The Speaker”. John A. Lawrence served for thirty-eight years…

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This is Democracy – Episode 276: New School Year 38:49

3M ago38:49

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary discuss the upcoming academic year and how universities can impact our relationships with democracy and politics. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “A New Season.”By This is Democracy

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This is Democracy – Episode 275: Ukraine War 46:21

3M ago46:21

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This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Michael Kimmage to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled “Bloodstains.” Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He is also a fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and chair […]…

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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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.By This is Democracy

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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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.”By This is Democracy

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

8M 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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This is Democracy – Episode 260: Indian Elections 39:58

8M 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

8M 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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This is Democracy – Episode 258: Ukraine War 48:53

9M 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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This is Democracy – Episode 257: Disinformation 37:42

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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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This is Democracy – Episode 254: Evangelicals Today 55:05

11M 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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This is Democracy – Episode 253: Bush v Gore: The Legacy 54:49

11M 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

12M 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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This is Democracy – Episode 251: Middle East in the 1970s and Today 1:02:21

1y 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

1y 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”By This is Democracy

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

1y 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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This is Democracy – Episode 248: Israel and Hamas 25:13

1y 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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This is Democracy – Episode 247: Strikes by Autoworkers 34:01

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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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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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This is Democracy – Episode 237: Media and Democracy 30:42

1+ y ago30:42

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Paul Stekler taught at the University of Texas at Austin for many years. He is a nationally recognized documentary filmmaker whose critically praised and award-winning work includes: George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire; Last Man Standing: Politics, Texas Style; Vote for Me: Politics in America; two segments of the Eyes on the Prize II […]…

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This is Democracy – Episode 236: Birchers and Right-Wing Extremism 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

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Matthew Dallek is a historian and professor of political management at George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies. He is the author of: The Right Moment: Ronald Reagan’s First Victory and the Decisive Turning Point in American Politics; Defenseless Under the Night: The Franklin Roosevelt Years and the Origins of Homeland Securit…

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This is Democracy – Episode 235: Young Voters 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

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Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez to discuss young voters and the role they are playing in our democracy. Zachary sets the scene with his poem: “For My Generation and the Story We Will Write” Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez is the president and executive director of NextGen America, the largest youth-vote mobilization organizatio…

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