Democracy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 16, 2026
US foreign policy faces European skepticism, while domestic gridlock continues over immigration and the Epstein files reveal uneven accountability.
Fool me twice, shame on…wait, what?
This episode exposes recycled Epstein claims, escalating scrutiny on Trump's Mar-a-Lago connections, and a detailed Republican strategy to manipulate the 2026 elections, alongside a critique of economic policy competence.
HOT TOPICS | Happy Presidents Day: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly!
Don Lemon delivers a sharp Presidents Day critique, contrasting Donald Trump's perceived public rejection and alleged administration misconduct with Barack Obama's enduring popularity and 'scandal-free' legacy.
“Worst possible news!” Trump gets what he deserves in court
A Virginia Supreme Court ruling delivered a significant blow to Republican efforts to manipulate congressional maps, potentially securing four additional Democratic seats and reversing a national redistricting trend.
Adam Gurri on Liberal Democracy and How to Fight For It | Mindscape 344
Adam Gurri, founder of Liberal Currents, argues that liberalism's dominance led to complacency, making it vulnerable to modern critiques, and outlines a proactive strategy to defend and evolve its core principles for contemporary challenges.
Bishop William Barber | Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly | Repairers Of The Breach
Reverend William Barber leads a multi-day 'Love Forward Together' march and rally in North Carolina, mobilizing diverse communities against voter suppression and advocating for a proactive vision of justice and equity.
LIVE! Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization In Raleigh, NC
Thousands marched across North Carolina in the 'This Is Our Selma' movement, led by Reverend William Barber, to combat gerrymandering, voter suppression, and advocate for a proactive, love-driven vision of social and economic justice.
The Age of Extraction | Tim Wu | TMR
Tim Wu explains how tech platforms transitioned from democratizing forces to extractive monopolies, detailing the economic and societal dangers of unchecked corporate power.
LIVE: Watchdog BLOWS WHISTLE on Media COLLAPSE under Trump
This episode exposes how government officials and corporate media obscure economic realities and censor critical information, eroding public trust and undermining democratic engagement.
HOT TOPICS | BREAKING: Don Lemon Appears In Court In Minneapolis!
Don Lemon details his first court appearance in Minneapolis for charges related to covering anti-ICE protests, sparking a discussion with legal and political experts on the critical threat to press freedom and the weaponization of the legal system against journalists.
Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization | Day 2
Participants in the "Love Forward Together" march mobilize for a second day, emphasizing unity, love, and persistence in their fight for justice, voting rights, and social equality against perceived systemic injustices.
Tech's Age Of Extraction w/ Tim Wu | MR Live
Tim Wu explains how tech platforms transitioned from democratizing forces to extractive monopolies, concentrating wealth and power while eroding societal well-being and democratic principles.
"Journalism Deserves Better": Ex-Washington Post Staffers Slam Billionaire Bezos for Gutting Paper
Former Washington Post staff criticize Jeff Bezos for laying off over 300 journalists, gutting critical international and local coverage, and betraying the paper's mission, while he was seen partying in Paris.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 2/5/26
This episode exposes alleged deep connections between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, details Trump's controversial $10 billion IRS settlement, and contrasts US political accountability with that of the UK, while highlighting Democratic successes in redistricting.
Michael Lester - Are We the Bad Guys? | SRS #277
Michael Lester, author of 'Are We the Bad Guys?', argues that the U.S. acts as an empire, often against its stated democratic values, driven by economic interests and foreign influence, leading to a global perception of America as a detrimental force.
Judge Luttig TEARS Into Supreme Court’s Trump COWARDNESS
Former federal Judge J. Michael Luttig delivers a scathing critique of Donald Trump's 'war on America's democracy' and the Supreme Court's perceived failure to uphold the rule of law, while praising the newfound courage of lower federal judges.
Will the Files FINALLY End Trump? | PoliticsGirl
The host and guest dissect the overwhelming political landscape, arguing that current crises like the Epstein files expose deep-seated systemic flaws and that collective citizen action is the only path to meaningful change.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Directs Local Police to Investigate "Rogue, Reckless" ICE Agents
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order directing local law enforcement to investigate and document alleged illegal activities by federal immigration agents, aiming to create a national model for accountability against perceived federal overreach.
HOT TOPICS | The Shocking Epstein Bombshells Keep Dropping!
The Department of Justice is accused of intentionally exposing Jeffrey Epstein's victims and misusing executive orders to meddle in elections, sparking outrage and calls for widespread resistance.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump In The Epstein Files - They Arrested The Wrong Don!
Don Lemon and Congressman Jason Crow discuss the weaponization of the justice system against journalists and critics of Donald Trump, alongside the controversial handling of the Epstein files and the rise of independent media.
Trump’s Blueprint for Breaking Elections (w/ Ian Bassin) | Mona Charen Show
Ian Bassin, founder of Protect Democracy, details how Trump's predictable playbook to subvert elections and undermine democratic institutions can be countered through strategic litigation, state-level reforms, and robust citizen engagement.
Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
This episode details the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort by the Trump administration, framing it as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the simultaneous release of the damning Epstein files.
Col. Jacques Baud: Why the EU Is Failing on Every Front
Colonel Jacques Baud, a UN expert, details how the EU's foreign policy is a 'mess' lacking strategy and operating outside the rule of law, exemplified by his own punitive sanctions.
LIVE: Trump CULT EXPERT Reveals His TACTICS!!
A cult expert and organizational psychologist breaks down Trumpism as a sophisticated psychological warfare campaign, detailing tactics like demoralization and gaslighting, and offering strategies for individual and collective resistance.