20 Best Democracy And Governance Podcasts

1. The Argument

New York City, New York, US
The other side is dangerously wrong. They think you are too. But for democracy to work, we need to hear each other out. Each week New York Times Opini...on columnists David Leonhardt, Michelle Goldberg and Ross Douthat explain the arguments from across the political spectrum. Their candid debates help you form your own opinion of the latest news, and learn how the other half thinks. Find the best ways to persuade in the modern search for common ground.more
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18.2M 55.2M 1 episode / week Avg Length 36 min Oct 2018
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2. Democracy Now!

New York, US
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
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1.3M 788.6K 629.9K 8 episodes / week Avg Length 59 min Apr 2017
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3. American Democracy Minute

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 t...o the Open Democracy Minute, produced from 2019 to 2022 and focused on NH democracy issues. more
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25 1 episode / day Avg Length 2 min
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4. This is Democracy

Austin, Texas, US
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 co...ntemporary 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
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7.1K 3 episodes / month Avg Length 43 min Jul 2018
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5. Democracy That Delivers

Washington, District of Columbia, US
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
cipe.org/podcast
13.6K 9.6K 3 episodes / month Avg Length 31 min Feb 2016
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6. James Madison Center for Civic Engagement: Democracy Matters

Harrisonburg, Virginia, US
The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement launches new podcast, Democracy Matters, featuring interviews with academics, practitioners, students an...d community members exploring themes related to civic learning and democratic engagement in order to build a more just and inclusive democracy.more
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592 576 472 1 episode / month Avg Length 42 min
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7. Keeping Democracy Alive with Burt Cohen

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US
Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive, they delve into dynamics that both inhibi...t democracy and reinvigorate it. Looking into issues from domestic economic issues to foreign, labor, trade, and education policy to wealth gap, and internet issues.more
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850 82 1 episode / day Avg Length 60 min Apr 2010
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8. Storm is here

Canada
Welcome to 'Advocates for direct democracy', giving sovereignty back to the people promoting Direct democracy, a political system that lets pe...ople vote on important issues through referendums.more
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12.1K 206 25 episodes / year Avg Length 24 min Mar 2018
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9. Keen On Democracy

California, US
Join Andrew Keen as he travels around the globe investigating the contemporary crisis of democracy. Hear from the world's most informed citizens a...bout the rise of populism, authoritarian and illiberal democracy. Listen to Keen's commentary on and solutions to this crisis of democracy.more
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22.6K 8 episodes / week Jan 2019
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10. Democracy Forum

Maine, US
Democracy Forum, with host Ann Luther, featuring topics in Maine's participatory democracy, encouraging citizens to take an active role in governm...ent and politics.more
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8.8K 2K 1.7K 1 episode / month Avg Length 59 min Oct 2012
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11. Democracy Paradox

My name is Justin Kempf. Every week I talk to the brightest minds on subjects like international relations, political theory, and history to explore t...he 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
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4 episodes / month Avg Length 50 min
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12. Speak Out with Tim Wise

Oakland, California, US
Speak Out with Tim Wise is an informative and entertaining podcast aimed at promoting multiracial democracy and justice in dangerous times. The show f...eatures 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
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5.3K 1.4K 8.1K Sep 2017
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13. Race and Democracy

Austin, Texas, US
Dr. Peniel Joseph, Founding Director of the UT Center for the Study of Race and Democracy and Professor of History, discusses issues of race, democrac...y, 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
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348 700 229.3K 1 episode / week Oct 2018
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14. Democracy Works

State College, Pennsylvania, US
Examining what it means to live in a democracy, 'Democracy Works' 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. They interview experts who study democracy, as well as people who are out there doing the hard work of democracy day in and day out. Hosts Michael Berkman and Chris Beem, Jenna Spinelle aim to rise above partisan bickering and hot takes on the news to have informed, nonpartisan, thought-provoking discussions about issues related to democracy.more
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742 1.4K 1 episode / week Avg Length 43 min Mar 2018
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15. The Practical Democracy Podcast

Welcome to The Practical Democracy Podcast, where we discuss the world of digital democracy with some of the greatest democracy thinkers and doers fro...m around the world.more
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4.1K 1 episode / month Avg Length 47 min
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16. How to Fix Democracy

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Since its origins, democracy has been a work in progress. Today, many question its resilience. How to Fix Democracy, a collaboration of the Bertelsman...n 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
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1.2K 5.7K 1 episode / month Avg Length 41 min Jan 2019
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