Hosted by Shannon Lynch, New America · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 18 episodes
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Welcome to Democracy Deciphered, the podcast that untangles the complex threads of today's political landscape. Presented by New America, each episode delivers real-time and historical analysis of the biggest stories shaping our democracy. We dive deep into the systems that govern us—like the electoral college, political parties, and more—breaking them down to reveal how they affect the decisions you care about.
Shannon Lynch, New America hosts Democracy Deciphered, a government show with 18 episodes published.
As AI accelerates into the labor market, many Americans are wondering what the future of work will hold, and whether history offers any guidance. In this episode of Democracy Deciphered, host Shannon Lynch is joined by N
When President Jimmy Carter created the Department of Education, he saw it as a path toward stronger public schools and greater opportunity. Decades later, the Trump administration’s push to dismantle it raises new quest
How did government shutdowns become such a recurring feature of American politics? Why do they happen, and what can history teach us about the latest one? New America's Mark Schmitt shares his insight.
Data can expose injustice, but it can also be turned into a tool of control. How do we know when data collection is helpful and when it becomes surveillance? In this episode, Sydney Saubestre of New America discusses the
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are on the table. To understand what’s at stake, we need to look not just at today’s negotiations but also at the long and tangled history behind these two countries. New America’s
How do ordinary citizens get legislative measures on the ballot? What threats are being made to the process? Maresa Strano of New America and Chris Melody Fields Figueredo from the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center share
Where is AI already shaping government decisions, and how might it be used in the future? Lilian Coral of New America and Amen Ra Mashariki of the Bezos Earth Fund explore the past, present, and future of how governments
How have our shared visions of American ideals influenced the meaning of patriotism? How has this definition evolved over time? Ted Johnson from New America delves into the complexities of American patriotism. The archiv
Juneteenth is a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. What's the origin story behind the holiday? And how has the media shaped Americans' understanding of Juneteenth? New America's Maika Moulite and Dr. Sandra
Do you have student loan debt? Do you or someone you love plan to go to college in the future? If so, you may want to pay attention to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which could fundamentally change how Americans afford
What actions did the Trump administration take regarding tech policy in its first 100 days? Lilian Coral (New America), Cody Venzke (ACLU), Neil Chilson (Abundance Institute), and Shane Tews (American Enterprise Institut
Over 4 million American adults cannot vote due to a felony record. How did these laws come to be? And how do we see their widespread effects on our government? Keri Blakinger and Blair Bowie discuss. Learn more and get r
Where does gerrymandering come from? How has the Supreme Court ruled on this matter? And what attempts have been made to change the practice of gerrymandering? One Person, One Vote: A Surprising History of Gerrymandering
Over the past half-century, we've seen a significant re-alignment among working-class voters. How did we get here? And who were the players behind the scenes? Tim Shenk, author of Left Adrift: What Happened to Liberal Po
In his 1796 farewell address, President George Washington warned his fellow countrymen of the dangers of political parties. Almost 230 years later, the two-party system steers nearly every aspect of our government. How d
A month after Election Day, New America's Maresa Strano (Deputy Director of the Political Reform program) and Mark Schmitt (director of the Political Reform program) share insights on recently-decided races, Trump's cabi
What exactly is the Electoral College, and how has this unpopular system survived for centuries? Alexander Keyssar from Harvard and Oscar Pocasangre from New America explain the history and future of the system we use to
Welcome to New America's new podcast, Democracy Deciphered. This series will untangle the complex threads of today's political landscape through real-time and historical analysis. In the immediate aftermath of the 2024 e
Candace Rondeaux
author of Putin’s Sledgehammer · New America
1 appearance on this show
Chris Melody Fields Figueredo
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center
1 appearance on this show
Ted Johnson
professor of pediatric oncology and co-director of the Pediatric Immunotherapy Program at Augusta University · Cannonball Kids’ Cancer Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Neil Chilson
head of AI policy · Abundance Institute
1 appearance on this show
Lee Drutman
author of 'Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop' · New America Foundation
1 appearance on this show
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