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Renewing our democracy with serious conversation across generations.

This is Democracy This is Democracy

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Renewing our democracy with serious conversation across generations.

    This is Democracy – Episode 261: Political Disillusionment

    This is Democracy – Episode 261: Political Disillusionment

    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 […]

    • 39 min
    This is Democracy – Episode 260: Indian Elections

    This is Democracy – Episode 260: Indian Elections

    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 […]

    • 39 min
    This is Democracy – Episode 259: Media and Politics

    This is Democracy – Episode 259: Media and Politics

    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 […]

    • 31 min
    This is Democracy – Episode 258: Ukraine War

    This is Democracy – Episode 258: Ukraine War

    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 […]

    • 48 min
    This is Democracy – Episode 257: Disinformation

    This is Democracy – Episode 257: Disinformation

    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 […]

    • 37 min
    This is Democracy – Episode 256: Humanitarian Intervention

    This is Democracy – Episode 256: Humanitarian Intervention

    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 […]

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
91 Ratings

91 Ratings

gretammatlbuf ,

Really enjoy this podcast.

I’m so thankful for finding this podcast. I really learn and enjoy exploring the different topics that are so important today. For years , I considered myself a news junkie somewhat. But as internet , cable tv and radio options grew, I felt that many of my news sources were forced to compete for ratings. I limit my news options and have discovered many informative podcasts. I have found that I enjoy more in-depth conversations and guests who are very informed on the various topics. It doesn’t matter if I agree or disagree, I’m trying to understand and learn and I don’t find that as easy anymore with the extreme voices who get the microphone more than people who are sensible. I really love the poem in the beginning and enjoy hearing about its meaning. The hosts set a great tone and invite great conversation through their comments and questions. I’m very worried about 2024. And that makes me sad to think about.

RyanRaySr ,

Love Jeremi's insights

Jeremy is always insightful and I love to hear his perspective on issues.

Whunvdgujbv ,

Fantastic

Informative, engaging, and easy to follow for various listeners. I appreciate the hosts, their tone and questions, and their phenomenal guest speakers. I often recommend this podcast to friends, family, and peers alike.

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