Oct 27, 202623 minS3
<p>On this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown speaks with Elizabeth Humphreys, founder of NotInMyValley.org and president of the American Data Center Research and Education Foundation, about the rapid growth of...
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Democracy on Fire
Hosted by United America Network · news · EN
About this Podcast:
Democracy on Fire (formerly Hot Spots) with Kay Brown, is an American political affairs program examining the most urgent pressures shaping democracy in real time. Formerly "Hot Spots with Kay Brown," the program has evolved into a sharper, more focused examination of power, politics, and the institutions under strain in the United States and beyond. Each episode brings in-depth conversations and reporting-style analysis of the forces driving political instability, including government decision-making, military and foreign policy, media influence, and the shifting boundaries of democratic norms.Featuring voices from across the political and professional spectrum—including veterans, experts, and public commentators—the show centers on one core question: how power is being exercised, challenged, and reshaped in this moment.At a time of heightened polarization and institutional pressure, Democracy on Fire aims to provide clarity, context, and accountability in a rapidly changing politic
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What is Democracy on Fire about?
Democracy on Fire (formerly Hot Spots) with Kay Brown, is an American political affairs program examining the most urgent pressures shaping democracy in real time. Formerly "Hot Spots with Kay Brown," the program has evolved into a sharper, more focused examination of power, politics, and the institutions under strain in the United States and beyond.
What has Democracy on Fire covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Data Centers and the Destruction of Our Communities" (27 October 2026, 23 minutes), "Finding Hope Through Music: A Conversation with John Bayless" (18 October 2026, 21 minutes), and "Your Vote Is Your Voice: Why Your Vote Matters" (11 October 2026, 28 minutes).
How often does Democracy on Fire publish?
Democracy on Fire publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 51 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Democracy on Fire?
Booking probability for Democracy on Fire is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Democracy on Fire requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Democracy on Fire's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Democracy on Fire are Government & Politics. Democracy on Fire has a news audience.
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Democracy on Fire is a news podcast with 51 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 18, 202621 minS3<p>On this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown welcomes renowned pianist, composer, and storyteller John Bayless for an inspiring conversation about music, resilience, spirituality, and overcoming extraordinary...
Oct 11, 202628 minS3<p>On this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown speaks with Lisa Middleton about the upcoming midterm elections and why participation matters now more than ever. Middleton, a former Palm Springs mayor and longtime...
Oct 4, 202627 minS3<p>On this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown speaks with Alaska Native leader Mita DeWitt about the accelerating climate crisis, melting permafrost, methane, black carbon, disappearing sea ice and the communities...
Episode #22
What’s Happening to Our National Parks?
Sep 27, 202625 minS3<p>Takeaways:</p>You heard me: we uncovered a back‑door plan to give a developer private access through Yosemite, with public dollars possibly paying for it — unthinkable and we're pushing back hard.We flagged the...
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Sep 20, 202618 minS3<p>What happens when the ocean is exposed to too much artificial light?</p><p>Kay Brown talks with environmental researcher and lawyer Willow Hogan about the growing problem of marine light pollution—and how artificial...
Episode #20
California’s Growing Water Crisis
Sep 13, 202622 minS3<p>California’s Salton Sea is disappearing. So why isn’t the government doing more to stop it?</p><p>Kay Brown talks with Susan St. Louis of the Salton Sea Coalition about the growing environmental and public-health...
Sep 6, 202619 minS3<p>In this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown talks with songwriter and performer Lauren Mayer about the power of political satire to expose hypocrisy, challenge those in power, and help people move from...
Aug 30, 202621 minS3<p>In this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown is joined by Kim Harth to examine the growing pattern of politically motivated investigations and prosecutions and the chilling effect they can have on free speech...
Aug 23, 202624 minS3<p>In this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown talks with Pastor Jane Voigts about the rise of Christian nationalism and its growing influence on American politics and society. They explore what Christian...
Aug 16, 202627 minS3<p>What happens when a prison sentence ends, but the barriers to belonging, opportunity, and full civic participation remain? In this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown speaks with Marcus Jackson, founder and...
Jul 26, 202629 minS3<p>Conditions inside the Adelanto ICE Processing Center have become the subject of federal litigation, congressional scrutiny, and growing national debate.</p><p>In this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown speaks...
Feb 18, 202627 minS2<p>In this powerful episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown, acclaimed singer-songwriter Libby Roderick joins the conversation to explore how music and the arts sustain resistance, spark courage, and keep movements grounded...
Episode #6
Vedica Mandapati & Kervelle Baird | Arctic Ice Loss Threatens Global Climate and Food Security
Feb 10, 202624 minS2<p>The Arctic is melting at an unprecedented rate, with consequences reaching far beyond the polar region. In this episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown, Vedica Mandapati and Kervelle Baird, members of the Global Choices...
Feb 3, 202622 minS2<p>In this episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown, community leader and California State Assembly District 71 candidate JJ Galvez examines the shifting political landscape among Latino voters and the forces reshaping it...
Jan 27, 202621 minS2<p>This episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown examines the accelerating plastics crisis and its far-reaching impacts on human health, ecosystems, and the climate. Environmental advocate Pamela Miller explains how plastics...
Jan 20, 202633 minS2<p>Reverend Dr. Dee Calmett joins this episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown to discuss faith, identity, and the growing wave of attacks on transgender people in the United States. As lawmakers propose bills that restrict...
Jan 12, 202625 minS2<p>In this powerful episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown, the conversation centers on the real-life impact of aggressive deportation policies and how they are reshaping families and communities. Guest Christian Quevedo...
Jan 7, 202620 minS2<p>In this urgent episode, extremism expert Heidi Beirich, founder of Global Project Against Hate & Extremism joins host Kay Brown on Hot Spots to unpack the growing influence of Christian nationalism and its threat to...
Dec 15, 202522 minS1<p>On this episode of Hot Spots with Kay Brown, healthcare affordability and access are once again at the center of national debate as Congress considers cuts that could leave millions uninsured. Public health expert...
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Heidi Beirich
Co-Founder, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Global Project Against Hate and Extremism
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John Thomas
Libertarian candidate for lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania, Washington University in St. Louis
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Maggie Siddiqi
Senior Advisor, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty
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Susan St. Louis
Salton Sea Coalition
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