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Hosted by Robin Hamilton · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 42 episodes
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Welcome to Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook — the podcast that cuts through the noise to explain what’s really happening in our democracy. Each episode breaks down key issues with insight from policy experts and changemakers — giving you clear tips to take action. Whether you’re fired up or feeling stuck, you’re in the right place to get informed and get inspired, because democracy does works best when we all participate.
Robin Hamilton hosts Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook, a news show with 42 episodes published.
As we head into a short hiatus, host Robin takes a moment to say thank you — and to look back at some of the season's most powerful conversations on Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook. We revisit the hidden economi
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it's becoming part of how we work, learn, and even manage our health. But as with any powerful technology, the question isn't whether AI exists. It's whether we u
One of the core messages of Democracy Does is that every voice matters. Whether you're participating in your community, engaging with elected officials, or making decisions that affect your family, your willingness to sp
For many Americans, homeownership can feel increasingly out of reach. Rising prices, higher interest rates, and economic uncertainty have left many wondering whether the American Dream is still attainable. But according
Professor Shannon Lane joined Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook for an essential conversation about why voting rights, policy, and civic participation directly impact our everyday lives. As Director of the Nancy A
What if the biggest civil rights issue today isn’t just freedom of speech—but the ability to afford to live? In my recent conversation with civil rights attorney Ehsan Zaffar, we explored a powerful idea: our current sys
What does it take to move from feeling powerless to becoming an agent of change? In my recent conversation with Sam Daley-Harris, the answer starts with one simple but profound idea: your story matters. Sam’s journey—fro
At a time when political and cultural divisions feel sharper than ever, one question keeps surfacing: How do we talk to each other without tearing each other apart? On this week’s episode of Democracy Does: The Civic Pow
If your electric bill has felt like a shock lately, you’re not imagining it. In my recent conversation with energy economist Professor Severin Borenstein, we unpacked what’s really driving these increases—and it’s more c
What does a conflict thousands of miles away have to do with your daily life? More than you might think. In this week’s episode of Democracy Does, I sit down with Severin Borenstein to unpack why rising tensions in the M
In this week’s Democracy Does, I sat down with Dr. Colleen Shogan—the first woman to lead the National Archives and now the CEO of In Pursuit, a national civics initiative from More Perfect. She shared a powerful idea: D
In this week’s Democracy Does, I sat down with Greta Bedekovics of the Center for American Progress to break down the proposed SAVE Act—and what it could mean for everyday voters. At its core, the SAVE Act would dramatic
In this latest Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook conversation with Professor Adia Harvey-Wingfield, professor of sociology at Washington University in St. Louis, we unpack the ripple effects of recent labor policy
What if the biggest barrier to civic participation isn’t apathy—but confusion? That’s the insight communications expert Marjorie Clifton shared in my recent Democracy Does conversation. As the co-founder of March Matters
As we head toward another pivotal election season, I sat down with Robert Boatright, professor at Clark University and director of research at the National Institute for Civil Discourse, to talk about what’s really happe
In this episode of Democracy Does, I sat down with Professor Andrew Flachs of Purdue University to unpack how agriculture policy affects far more than farmers—it touches all of us. Dr. Flachs, an environmental anthropolo
During National Consumer Protection Week, the host Robin Hamilton interviews University of Michigan social work professor and consumer protection expert Terri Friedline about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFP
In this episode of Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook, host Robin Hamilton speaks with postal policy researcher Doug Carlson about recent changes to postal operations that could delay when your mail is officially p
In this episode of Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook, host Robin Hamilton speaks with public health expert and caregiving advocate Prof. Maggie Ornstein about why caregiving must be recognized as essential work. I
In this episode of Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook, host Robin Hamilton speaks with grassroots organizer and advocate Freeda Cathcart, founder of the Common Sense Coalition Guide. Freeda shares the personal and
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Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook is hosted by Robin Hamilton. The show is categorised under news (politics) and has published 42 episodes.
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