Democratic Backsliding
Discover key takeaways from 5 podcast episodes about this topic.
Bulwark on Sunday: Nobody Believed Orbán Could Lose. Then It Happened. (w/ H. David Baer)
H. David Baer, a scholar of Hungarian politics, details how Peter Maguiar's unexpected landslide victory against Viktor Orban offers critical lessons for democracies facing authoritarian challenges, particularly regarding systemic change and popular engagement.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 13, 2026
The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports escalates global tensions and gas prices, while Hungary sees a seismic political shift, President Trump clashes with the Pope, and Congress grapples with sexual misconduct allegations.
Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
A national town hall convenes leading journalism organizations and advocates to dissect the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., particularly for independent and Black journalists, following recent high-profile arrests.
Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
This national town hall dissects the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., highlighting the disproportionate impact on Black and independent journalists and outlining critical collective actions for protection.
Trump's ICE Gets PUT ON NOTICE by ACLU | PoliticsGirl
The ACLU's Chief Political and Advocacy Officer details how the Trump administration's escalated ICE enforcement and alleged constitutional violations are being challenged through legal action, state-level 'Firewall for Freedom' initiatives, and massive citizen protests.
