Democracy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Trump PANICS as Nation FINALLY WAKES UP…
Peter Coyote argues that American democracy is undermined by unchecked money in politics and a corporatized media landscape, a systemic issue rooted in a decades-long plan to dismantle government regulation and liberal democracy.
"Bad Law": Ten Laws Ruining America Exposed | #RolandsBookClub
Ellie Mystal, author of 'Bad Law,' argues that America faces a constitutional crisis due to unchecked executive power and details how Democrats must adopt an aggressive, 'sledgehammer' approach to dismantle harmful, often racist, laws and institutions.
Trump Wants to Invent a Fake Reality (w/ Anne Applebaum) | The Bulwark Podcast
Anne Applebaum details how Hungary's Viktor Orban employs 'post-reality' politics and disinformation to maintain power, a model increasingly adopted by the American far-right, while critiquing Trump's chaotic foreign policy and the breakdown of international relations.
BONDI FIRED; Trump’s Deranged Iran Speech; The Downfall Of Nation States w/ Rana Dasgupta | MR Live
The hosts dissect Trump's contradictory Iran war rhetoric and domestic policy, while author Rana Dasgupta explains how the nation-state, once a capitalist tool, is now being undermined by global corporate power and US hegemonic decline.
Live exteriors of the U.S. Supreme Court as it hears birthright citizenship case
Civil rights leaders, legal experts, and advocates rallied outside the Supreme Court to defend birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, arguing against efforts to redefine who belongs in America.
Rev. William Barber Speaks At Rally Outside SCOTUS Amid Birthright Citizenship Case
A powerful rally outside the Supreme Court defends birthright citizenship, framing it as the bedrock of American democracy and a direct protection for all children against attempts to create a permanent underclass.
LIVE: Popok Gives URGENT UPDATE on Breaking Law and Politics News | 3/31/2026
Despite escalating political and legal battles, host Michael Popok expresses giddiness, citing massive anti-Trump protests, Democratic electoral victories, and judicial setbacks for the administration as signs of a turning tide for American democracy.
THEY SAID WHAT?! DL + DL 'Anything Goes' - No Filter, No Rules!
Don Lemon and DL Hughley dissect the weaponization of the justice system against journalists, the complexities of civil rights, and the current political landscape, drawing sharp conclusions on American democracy and identity.
No Kings: What We—and You—Saw at the Rallies (w/ Jim Swift) | Bulwark on Sunday
The hosts share their firsthand observations from the recent 'No Kings' rallies, revealing a surprisingly sober, community-driven, and strategically organized public pushback against authoritarianism.
Don Lemon SLAMS Trump After ICE Protest Arrest
Journalist Don Lemon details his politically motivated arrest by the Trump administration, critiques corporate media's lack of courage, and champions independent journalism as a bulwark against authoritarianism and weaponized racism.
"No Kings" protest outside Minnesota’s State Capitol against Donald Trump
Thousands gathered at Minnesota's State Capitol for the "No Kings" protest, declaring defiance against authoritarianism, ICE actions, and economic inequality, inspired by Minnesota's local resistance model.
LIVE: NO KINGS PROTESTS AGAINST TRUMP MAKE HISTORY
Minnesota's 'No Kings 3' rally mobilized thousands against Trump's administration, showcasing local resistance as a national model against authoritarianism, ICE actions, and economic inequality.
WATCH LIVE: NO KINGS PROTESTS
Minnesota's 'No Kings' rally showcased a powerful, community-driven resistance model against federal authoritarianism, inspiring national action against ICE, economic inequality, and war.
News conference ahead of a "No Kings" protest in New York against Donald Trump
Leaders and activists in New York unite under the banner of 'No Kings' to protest against the Trump administration's policies, emphasizing collective action and democratic principles over authoritarian rule.
Exclusive: Al Gore On Trump’s Historic Mistake | Bulwark Podcast
Al Gore details the escalating climate crisis with stark data, critiques Trump's 'historic mistakes' on both climate and Iran, and advocates for a future built on 'affordable abundance' through renewable energy.
‘Counsel apologizes to the court’: DOJ commits “BIGGEST mistake yet," BEGS forgiveness
The Department of Justice faced humiliation and potential case dismissal after failing to properly serve a lawsuit against Washington State, part of a broader effort to acquire sensitive voter data, raising concerns about both competence and potential malevolence.
Newsom: Trump ‘Knows He’s Gonna Get Shellacked’ | How to Fix It
California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticizes Donald Trump's foreign policy, economic decisions, and alleged corruption, while detailing California's progressive policy successes and lessons learned in governance.
Trump team confession STUNS THE COUNTRY ahead of election
Steve Bannon's public statements about using current ICE airport deployments as a 'test run' for future election interference reveal a deliberate strategy by the Trump team to deploy ICE agents to polling places for voter suppression.
Trump STUNNED as MILLIONS PROTEST HIM...AGAIN!! | PoliticsGirl
This episode argues that mass, non-violent protests are a strategic imperative to combat authoritarianism, rebuild democracy, and counter political cynicism, emphasizing community building and personal recruitment as key tactics.
“Explosive!” New Republican ballot scandal SURGES INTO NEWS
A California sheriff and gubernatorial candidate seized over half a million ballots, an act the hosts frame as a dangerous escalation in Republican efforts to undermine election integrity and normalize ballot seizures.
Black Senators Rebuke Trump SAVE Act. Jim Crow 2.0 Tactics Could Disenfranchise Millions
Black Senators vehemently oppose the proposed 'SAVE Act,' framing it as a modern-day voter suppression tactic designed to disenfranchise millions of eligible Americans and consolidate political power.
MAGA Isn’t a Majority—So Why Is It Winning? (w/ Dan Cantor) | How to Fix It
Explore how fusion voting, a historical electoral system, could depolarize American politics by empowering minor parties and incentivizing compromise, directly challenging the current two-party duopoly.
Warnock UNLOADS on Trump SAVE Act. Calls It a Power Grab to Block Voters
Senator Raphael Warnock vehemently opposes the 'SAVE Act,' framing it as a politically motivated voter suppression tactic that disproportionately disenfranchises eligible citizens under the false pretense of preventing non-existent voter fraud.
Black Senators Rebuke Trump SAVE Act. Jim Crow 2.0 Tactics Could Disenfranchise Millions
Three Black U.S. Senators deliver impassioned speeches, condemning the proposed 'SAVE Act' as a direct assault on voting rights, likening its restrictive measures to 'Jim Crow 2.0' tactics designed to disenfranchise millions of eligible American voters.