Troubling times for higher education and democracy
We end this season where we started — a conversation about higher education and democracy.
Fixing the information ecosystem starts with us
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 ...
The dismantling of USAID and the death of government oversight
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 r...
Disorder: Democracy lessons from Europe and beyond
We bring you a special crossover episode with Disorder, a show that explores the fundamental principles lurking behind today's most pressing global is...
How AI is shaping the news
In collaboration with the News Over Noise podcast, we discuss how AI is changing news literacy with experts from the Poynter Institute, News Literacy ...
A Republic, if you can teach it
Judge Marjorie Rendell join us to discuss how the Rendell Center for Civics and Civic engagement is using innovative activities to make civic educatio...
The new gerrymandering battles
We examine the state of nonpartisan redistricting reform with Carol Kuniholm of Fair District PA and Emma Addams of Mormon Women for Ethical Governmen...
How misogyny fuels political violence
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
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
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 g...