20 Best Democracy And Governance Podcasts

1. Democracy Now

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Democracy Now! is an independent daily TV & radio news program, hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. They provide daily global news headlines, in-depth interviews and investigative reports without any advertisements or government funding. Their programming shines a spotlight on corporate and government abuses of power and lifts up the stories of ordinary people working to make a change in extraordinary times.MORE Hosts Juan Gonzalez, Amy Goodman
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2. Matter of Opinion

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Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat and Carlos Lozada. Every Friday, from New York Times Opinion.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.MORE Hosts Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada
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Apple Rating 4.1/5 Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact

3. Keeping Democracy Alive with Burt Cohen

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Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive, we delve into dynamics that both inhibit democracy and reinvigorate it. looking into issues from: domestic economic issues to foreign, labor, trade, and education policy, NSA spying, the drug war, prison, police, and judicial issues, electoral and protest politics, middle east realities, right and left wing populism, environmental and energy issues, the wealth gap, and internet issues...MORE Producer/Network Burt Cohen
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 860Twitter 82 Avg Length 59 min Get Email Contact

4. Keen On Democracy

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Join Andrew Keen as he travels around the globe investigating the contemporary crisis of democracy. Hear from the world's most informed citizens about the rise of populism, authoritarian and illiberal democracy. Listen to Keen's commentary on and solutions to this crisis of democracy.MORE Host Andrew Keen
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5. Democracy Forum

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Democracy Forum, with host Ann Luther, featuring topics in Maine's participatory democracy, encouraging citizens to take an active role in government and politics.
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 9.5KTwitter 2KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 59 min Since Oct 2012 Get Email Contact

6. This is Democracy

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The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance. Their goal is to advance democratic change, one show at a time. Dr. Jeremi Suri, a renowned scholar of democracy, will host the podcast and moderate discussions.MORE Host Dr. Jeremi Suri
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 7K Avg Length 42 min Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

7. Race and Democracy

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Dr. Peniel Joseph, Founding Director of the UT Center for the Study of Race and Democracy and Professor of History, discusses issues of race, democracy, public policy, and social justice with expert guests. 'Race and Democracy' questions who is America? Where have we been, where do we want to go, and how can we get there? Tune in to learn about American history, race and democracy, and the outlook for the future.MORE Host Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 348Twitter 700Instagram 292K Avg Length 44 min Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

8. Democracy That Delivers

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The Democracy That Delivers podcast is about democratic and economic development and the intersection between the two. Through their personal stories, guests share how their work is helping build stronger democratic institutions in countries all over the world and how they are tackling some of the major governance challenges that many countries face today. The weekly discussion covers a wide range of topics including entrepreneurship, governance, rule of law, and the role of the private sector in democratic processes.MORE Email ****@cipe.org
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9. Democracy Works

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The Democracy Works podcast seeks to answer that question by examining a different aspect of democratic life each week — from voting to criminal justice to the free press and everything in between. We interview experts who study democracy, as well as people who are out there doing the hard work of democracy day in and day out.MORE Hosts Michael Berkman, Chris Beem, Cyanne E Loyle, Candis Watts Smith, Jenna Spinelle
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10. How to Fix Democracy

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Since its origins, democracy has been a work in progress. Today, many question its resilience. How to Fix Democracy, a collaboration of the Bertelsmann Foundation and Humanity in Action explores practical solutions for how to address the increasing threats democracy faces. Host Andrew Keen interviews prominent international thinkers and practitioners of democracy. Their conversations are designed to provoke discussion and curiosity about the state and future of democracy across the globe.MORE Producer/Network Bertelsmann Foundation
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 1.4KTwitter 5.9K Avg Length 43 min Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

11. American Democracy Minute

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A 90-second radio report and podcast which keeps you informed of the key democracy issues in the U.S. The American Democracy Minute is the successor to the Open Democracy Minute, produced from 2019 to 2022 and focused on NH democracy issues. MORE Producer/Network American Democracy Minute
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12. James Madison Center for Civic Engagement

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The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement launches new podcast, Democracy Matters, featuring interviews with academics, practitioners, students and community members exploring themes related to civic learning and democratic engagement in order to build a more just and inclusive democracy.MORE Producer/Network James Madison Center for Civic Engagement
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13. Democracy Paradox

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My name is Justin Kempf. Every week I talk to the brightest minds on subjects like international relations, political theory, and history to explore the democracy from every conceivable angle. Topics like civil resistance, authoritarian successor parties, and the autocratic middle class challenge our ideas about democracy. Join me as we unravel new topics every week.MORE Host Justin Kempf
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Apple Rating 4.7/5 Avg Length 51 min Get Email Contact

14. Speak Out with Tim Wise

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Speak Out with Tim Wise is an informative and entertaining podcast aimed at promoting multiracial democracy and justice in dangerous times. The show features the biting, factual, and humorous commentary of its host, alongside dialogue with some of the nation's leading scholars, artists, and activists, as well as grassroots community leaders whose voices are often ignored in the dominant media.MORE Producer/Network Tim Wise
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 5.3KTwitter 1.3K Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

15. The Practical Democracy Podcast

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Welcome to The Practical Democracy Podcast, where we discuss the world of digital democracy with some of the greatest democracy thinkers and doers from around the world.
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16. Storm is here

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Welcome to 'Advocates for direct democracy', giving sovereignty back to the people promoting Direct democracy, a political system that lets people vote on important issues through referendums.MORE Producer/Network AJG
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