Best Beto O Podcasts (2024)

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Republicans Are Making It Harder to Vote and Easier to Cheat 15:58

21m ago15:58

15:58

The Republican plan for the 2024 election is simple: make it harder to vote and easier to cheat. Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break down the various tactics the GOP is using to suppress voters, how these efforts will intensify and what actions voters can take to protect themselves. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.co…

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The Kamala Harris We Know (Rerelease) 45:53

29m ago45:53

45:53

Back in 2020, we had current congressional candidate (and recent pod guest) Lateefah Simon on the show to talk about President Biden’s historic announcement in choosing Kamala Harris as his VP as well as Kamala’s long record of being a champion for others. -- From 2020: Few people know Kamala Harris like we in the Bay Area do. We discuss Joe Biden’…

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How Voter ID Laws Keep Millions of People From Voting with Lauren Kunis 40:16

21m ago40:16

40:16

Nearly 50 million Americans lack an active ID that has their current name and address. And if they’re in a state with strict voter ID laws, it likely means they can’t vote. But who in America lacks photo ID and who gets squeezed out of the electorate because of it? Lauren Kunis of VoteRiders joins Marc Elias to break down these stats, myths behind …

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Why State Legislatures are Key for Election Certification and Democracy with Daniel Squadron 40:44

4d ago40:44

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While Congress makes laws for the whole country, the reality is that people’s everyday lives are more affected by their state legislature. So why don’t we pay more attention to state legislative races? Especially when extremist candidates are winning seats? Daniel Squadron of The States Project joins to discuss the power of state legislatures, why …

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VP Harris Picks Her VP 46:46

14d ago46:46

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Following Tuesday’s announcement from VP Kamala Harris that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz would be joining the campaign as her running mate, Steve and Sharline get together for an “emergency” podcast episode to discuss their thoughts and reactions.By Democracy in Color

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⚡️LIGHTNING ROUND: The Election Lawsuits You Should Watch in August 14:29

11d ago14:29

14:29

What happened with election lawsuits in July and what cases should you look out for in August? Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break it all down. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member -Support our work: https://www.democracy…

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The Solution to Our Democracy Problems is Local with Joe Kennedy 44:53

18d ago44:53

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Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III joins Defending Democracy to talk about the local solutions to national democracy problems, the Groundwork Project, whether Election Day should be a holiday and more. Learn more about the Groundwork Project: https://www.groundworkproject.com/ Learn more about the states and local organizations Groundwork works wit…

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Rep. Ruben Gallego Is Fighting for Arizona 31:31

19d ago31:31

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House Rep. Ruben Gallego joins the podcast to talk about his Senate campaign against Republican Kari Lake to replace former Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema and what a path to victory looks like in November. Recorded well before the most recent political developments, this race remains critical to holding the Senate and being able to govern and ad…

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How We Fix The Corrupted Supreme Court with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse 51:38

25d ago51:38

51:38

It’s clear that there are issues with the U.S. Supreme Court. From justices accepting lavish gifts to the shadow docket to outrageous rulings, immense reform is needed to ensure that faith and trust is restored in the nation’s highest court. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses the most pressing issues facing the Court and how we fix t…

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Fighting Texas’ Voter Suppression with Beto O’Rourke 45:13

1M ago45:13

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Everything is bigger in Texas — including voter suppression. Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke discusses the fight for voting rights in the Lone Star State and how people can help. Support Powered by People: https://poweredxpeople.org/ -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/-Become a Democracy Docket member: …

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Reimagining the Future with Angela Glover Blackwell 45:55

1M ago45:55

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Lawyer and PolicyLink Founder-in-Residence Angela Glover Blackwell discusses her new podcast project, Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life, a six-part series that illustrates the potential of our democracy, using L.A. as an example of what is possible when people come together to create change. She shares her journey from growing up in a segregate…

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How We Fix New York’s Terrible Voting Laws with State Sen. Zellnor Myrie 39:10

2M ago39:10

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New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie discusses New York’s terrible voting laws, efforts to improve ballot access and how MAGA extremism has infected even the Empire State. Check out Sen. Myrie’s website: https://www.zellnor.nyc/ -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a Democracy Docket member: democ…

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The Fight for Trans Liberation with Award-Winning Journalist Imara Jones 37:13

2M ago37:13

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Happy Pride! Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Imara Jones shares the origins of her multimedia company TransLash Media and the role of storytelling and narrative in preserving the humanity of trans people. She breaks down how and why the fight for trans rights has become the focus of American politics in recent years, and she discusses the…

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Can the Justice System Handle Trump? with Joyce Vance 34:34

2M ago34:34

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Law professor and former United States Attorney Joyce Vance joins Marc Elias to discuss whether the justice system can handle a defendant like Trump, the state of voting rights in Alabama and what we all can do to save democracy. Read Joyce’s Substack: https://joycevance.substack.com -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/yo…

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Is the Media Failing to Protect Democracy? with Dan Pfeiffer 42:41

2M ago42:41

42:41

Pod Save America co-host, former Obama senior advisor and writer Dan Pfeiffer joins to discuss the role of media in protecting democracy, polls and changes in politics over the past 20 years with Marc Elias. -Get involved with Vote Save America: https://votesaveamerica.com -Read Dan’s substack: https://www.messageboxnews.com -Listen to Pod Save Ame…

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LIVE! Building a Resilient Multiracial Democracy in 2024 and Beyond 59:23

2M ago59:23

59:23

In collaboration with the Bay Area Book Festival, we’re broadcasting the powerful conversation between Steve, Working Families Party National Director Maurice Mitchell, and former co-executive director of the Highlander Center, Ash-lee Woodard Henderson about Steve’s book How We Win the Civil War. Moderated by former podcast guest and congressional…

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Comedian and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Kristina Wong Is No Joke 50:19

3M ago50:19

50:19

Introducing our funniest guest yet: Solo performance artist, comedian, and actress Kristina Wong joins the podcast to talk about her path to theater (including her brief stint as an elected Koreatown, LA official), and how her creation of the “Auntie Sewing Squad” helped her and many others survive the pandemic. She discusses her play Kristina Wong…

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How the Right-Wing Suppresses the Will of Voters with Ari Berman 43:58

3M ago43:58

43:58

Voting rights journalist Ari Berman joins Defending Democracy to discuss his new book, right-wing extremism, gerrymandering, the U.S. Supreme Court and more. Buy Ari’s new book Minority Rule here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374600211/minorityrule 🗳️Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ 🗳️Support our…

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Transforming Arizona with Congressional Candidate Raquel Téran 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

Arizona legend-in-the-making Raquel Téran talks about her bid for Congress and her decades-long work to help turn the state into a shining example of what progressive organizing (and winning) looks like. Raquel shares her journey to politics and the issues she plans to lift up in Congress. She also shares why she believes building coalitions and mo…

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Major Absentee Voting Case Headed to Wisconsin Supreme Court 17:46

3M ago17:46

17:46

On May 13, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a case arguing that drop boxes should be reinstated in the battleground state. Marc and Paige explain what’s going on in the lawsuit, what to look for in oral argument and the potential electoral impact of the court’s decision. 🗳️Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesu…

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Building a Care Agenda with Care In Action’s Hillary Holley 43:32

3M ago43:32

43:32

Care in Action’s Hillary Holley shares how the organization is mobilizing domestic workers, most of whom are women of color and immigrants, and pushing Democrats to embrace a Care Agenda in Congress. She shares insight on the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights which was introduced to Congress in 2021. She also shares her path to organizing an…

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Trump's Absolute Immunity Claims are Going to SCOTUS with Harry Litman 39:49

4M ago39:49

39:49

On April 25, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear former President Donald Trump’s claims that he has absolute presidential immunity and cannot be prosecuted for actions he took while in office. Former federal prosecutor and host of the Talking Feds Podcast Harry Litman joins to discuss the merit of Trump’s claims, what you should look out for during or…

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Trump, Project 2025, the Supreme Court and the Election with Hillary Rodham Clinton 43:56

4M ago43:56

43:56

Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. secretary of state and 2016 presidential nominee, joins Defending Democracy to talk with Marc Elias about the harm Donald Trump has done to our democracy and America’s global standing. Plus, Secretary Clinton talks about her thoughts on the GOP’s plans for 2024, Supreme Court justices and President Joe Biden. Sig…

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Sweet Sixteen: The House Seats Democrats Can Flip 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

March Madness may be over but we’re gearing up for a…Narrow November with our very own set of 16 congressional districts that have the potential to flip the balance of power in the House of Representatives. Data expert Dr. Julie Martínez Ortega joins Steve and Sharline to discuss the updated New Majority Index (NMI) and which districts they’ll be w…

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Surviving Impeachment, Threats and Another Election with Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold 35:11

4M ago35:11

35:11

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins Marc to discuss the rising threats against election workers, efforts to hold Donald Trump and John Eastman accountable and how secretaries of state are securing elections — plus the details of Colorado Republicans’ attempt to impeach her. Sign up for Democracy Docket's premium membership! Subscribe he…

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The GOP's Pursuit of Gerrymandered Power with Attorney General Eric Holder 46:40

5M ago46:40

46:40

How maps are drawn determines electoral power in the United States. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder joins Marc Elias to discuss the fight for fair maps, attacks on voting rights and federal courts’ failure to protect democracy. Sign up for Democracy Docket's premium membership! Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Listen…

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Lateefah Simon is Taking Up the Baton 34:25

4M ago34:25

34:25

Lateefah Simon—Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) board member, MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient, and Congressional candidate—shares her path to politics, including her work with Vice President Kamala Harris during Harris’ time as San Francisco Attorney General. Lateefah shares why she decided to run for office and offers insight on how grief has been…

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Trump Is More Than a 4-Year Problem with Molly Jong-Fast 33:11

5M ago33:11

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A second Trump presidency would last longer than 4 years. Writer and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast joins Defending Democracy to discuss how a second Trump term would be different, the myth of the "moderate" Republican and the media's role in all of this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docket's new premium membership! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Subscribe here: htt…

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Fighting for Democracy in North Carolina with State Rep. Robert Reives 46:56

5M ago46:56

46:56

A bonus podcast episode! Between blatant gerrymanders, power-grab laws and hard-line positions threatening the future of the state’s educational and business institutions, North Carolina Republicans have shown that they’re committed to anti-democracy. Democratic Leader of the North Carolina House Rep. Robert Reives is here to discuss. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up…

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Why Republicans Want Your Voter Info 30:17

5M ago30:17

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Republican and conservative groups are filing lawsuits targeting states' voter info under the guise of "cleaning the rolls." But the real motivations behind the lawsuits are to purge voters and facilitate mass voter challenges. Marc and Paige break down what's happening in the latest episode of Defending Democracy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docke…

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Understanding the Michigan Vote with Outlier Media's Sarah Alvarez 43:38

5M ago43:38

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Sarah Alvarez, founder of Outlier Media, a Detroit-based service journalism organization, shares what she’s hearing on the ground in Michigan following the protest “uncommitted” vote by more than 100,000 people during the state’s recent Democratic presidential primary. She shares what role today’s journalists must play in filling information gaps a…

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The Republican War on Mail-In Voting 29:36

5M ago29:36

29:36

In 2023, the Republican Party launched the “Bank Your Vote” program to encourage people to vote early and by mail. Despite this, the RNC is involved in multiple lawsuits to restrict mail-in voting — some filed after this program was announced. Marc and Paige break down the GOP’s hypocrisy and go over the details of the cases. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Demo…

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Republicans Attack Fair Election Rules in Arizona 36:42

6M ago36:42

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The Republican Party and affiliates have filed almost a dozen anti-voting lawsuits so far in 2024. A majority of those lawsuits were filed in Arizona alone. The GOP’s lawsuits are targeting Arizona election rules that restrict voter intimidation, ballot challenges, regulate voter registration cancellation and more. Marc and Paige break it down. ⭐️⭐…

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The Fight Continues: How We Win the Civil War 44:14

5M ago44:14

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Steve and Sharline celebrate the release of the paperback edition of How We Win the Civil War, which comes out Tuesday, March 12. They discuss how the political landscape has changed since the first edition launched in 2022 and why How We Win is more pertinent now than ever. They also discuss the book’s reception since its first release and the exc…

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Abortion is More Popular Than Your Favorite Politician with Renee Bracey Sherman 40:04

6M ago40:04

40:04

Abortion rights activist and founder of We Testify Renee Bracey Sherman joins the podcast to discuss how gerrymandering is an issue for both voting rights and abortion rights. Bracey Sherman talks with Marc about how we can’t secure reproductive rights for all until fair ballot access is secured for all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docket's new pre…

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Michigan Republicans Are Not Okay with State Sen. Jeremy Moss 44:00

6M ago44:00

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While Republicans have focused on voter suppression laws, Michigan Democrats are using their trifecta to pass legislation focused on expanding ballot access, updating old election laws and ensuring that voters are fairly represented. Michigan Senator Jeremy Moss (D), President Pro Tempore of the state Senate, joins Marc Elias to talk about the stat…

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Journalism in Color with The 19th News’ Errin Haines 42:17

6M ago42:17

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Award-winning journalist and editor-at-large at The 19th News Errin Haines joins us to talk about her game-changing work at the digital news startup centered on gender, politics, and policy. She also talks about Breaking the News—a documentary that chronicles the origins of The 19th—which debuted on PBS this week. Errin shares some of the publicati…

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The Threat of a Second Trump Presidency with Rep. Jamie Raskin 34:12

6M ago34:12

34:12

Democracy champion Congressman Jamie Raskin joins the podcast to discuss the threat a second Trump presidency could pose to the U.S. Constitution, democracy and voting rights. Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democrac…

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Why You'll See Trump on the Ballot 29:36

7M ago29:36

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral argument in the Colorado lawsuit seeking to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Marc and Paige explain the top takeaways from the proceedings:1. Donald Trump won’t be disqualified from the ballot 2. Trump’s lawyer focused on questions of procedure…

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Fighting Back Against the DEI Backlash with Lisa Neeley 42:41

7M ago42:41

42:41

Solano Community College’s Vice President of Student Affairs Lisa Neeley discusses her work at Solano and the California college’s commitment to Black students and other students of color in the face of increasing backlash against DEI efforts. Neeley talks about Solano’s programs and processes to ensure equity and inclusion such as the Black Falcon…

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Republicans Want Your Ballot Rejected for Minor Mistakes 27:58

7M ago27:58

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Every election, tens of thousands of ballots are rejected. Many of these rejections are due to minor mistakes made by voters or officials that cause otherwise valid ballots to be tossed. The Republican Party has been involved in efforts to expand what types of errors cause a ballot to be rejected and limit voters’ opportunities to correct errors in…

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The Supreme Court Will Determine Trump's Future 25:09

7M ago25:09

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On Feb. 8, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that will likely determine if Donald Trump is eligible for office following the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify him from the state’s ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Marc and Paige break down the central questions in this case and give an update o…

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Advancing MLK’s Dream with Michael Tubbs 43:48

7M ago43:48

43:48

Back for a third episode, former mayor of Stockton, California and friend of our show Michael Tubbs returns to update Steve and Sharline on his inspiring and rapidly growing effort to end poverty in America and to help bring Dr. King’s vision for a just and equitable society to fruition. Michael talks about his award-winning 2023 documentary “It’s …

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2024 Election Watch: Off to the Races with New York Times’ Astead Herndon 48:28

8M ago48:28

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In the first of what will be several episodes throughout this year focused on the 2024 election cycle, Steve and Sharline frame up the Republican presidential primary calendar and what they’ll be watching as results roll in. The New York Times’ Astead Herndon also phones in from Iowa where he’s preparing to cover the Republican Iowa Caucus and disc…

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Could Trump Be Kicked off the Ballot? 32:50

8M ago32:50

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Over 20 lawsuits are using the 14th Amendment to challenge former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to serve a second term in office due to his involvement in the January 6th Insurrection. Marc and Paige explain what these lawsuits are doing, the issues they face and when a decision might come on the issue. For a transcript of this episode, plea…

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2023 Recap: Our Year in Color 1:00:55

8M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

2023 has come and gone! If you missed any of our episodes this year, this is the one to tune into as Steve, Sharline, and Fola share highlights from some of their favorite episodes this year. The team also shares what’s on their minds and in their hearts as they look to 2024. See you in the new year! REFERENCES: Episodes mentioned The 1619 Project’…

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The GOP is Full of Cowards and Liars with Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett 35:35

9M ago35:35

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Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins Marc to discuss voter suppression in Texas, the cowardice of Republicans to stand up for democracy and what gives her hope. Plus, her thoughts on George Santos’ expulsion from Congress. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠ -⁠P…

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The 8th Circuit’s Attack on the Voting Rights Act 23:47

9M ago23:47

23:47

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act was having a good year — until the 8th Circuit ruled that there’s no private right of action under the statute. Marc and Paige break down that the 8th Circuit’s decision means, new threats facing the Voting Rights Act and a group of new lawsuits seeking to protect ballot access using lesser-known parts of the land…

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A Third Party on the Rise with Maurice Mitchell 1:00:31

9M ago1:00:31

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Are you curious about what a truly powerful (and progressive) alternative political party could look like in the U.S? National Director of the Working Families Party Maurice Mitchell returns to talk about what it means to create a multiracial and multicultural progressive, working-class party and what that looks like strategically within a two-part…

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What Election Day 2023 Says About Election Day 2024 28:12

9M ago28:12

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Democracy was on the ballot this past Election Day — and it won. Marc and Paige discuss major takeaways from this year’s election and what it means for 2024. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠Twitter⁠ -⁠Facebook⁠ -Instagram⁠ -⁠TikTok⁠ -Subscribe to our free newsletters⁠ Resour…

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