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Direct Democracy Diaries
Hosted by Ballot Initiative Strategy Center · news · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Direct Democracy Diaries explores ballot measures from grassroots campaigns to transformative victories. Hosted by Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sánchez-Avakian from the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, we bring you stories of activists who've harnessed direct democracy for community change. Whether you're a seasoned leader or newcomer, tune in as we break down campaign strategies. Each episode features compelling stories about coalition building, signature gathering, and defending victories, showing how democracy works from the ground up. https://ballot.org/
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What is Direct Democracy Diaries about?
Direct Democracy Diaries explores ballot measures from grassroots campaigns to transformative victories. Hosted by Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sánchez-Avakian from the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, we bring you stories of activists who've harnessed direct democracy for community change. Whether you're a seasoned leader or newcomer, tune in as we break down campaign strategies.
Who hosts Direct Democracy Diaries?
Direct Democracy Diaries is hosted by Ballot Initiative Strategy Center. The show has published 8 episodes to date.
What has Direct Democracy Diaries covered recently?
Recent episodes include "A Year of Yes: Tram Nguyen on Building People Power" (28 October 2026, 42 minutes), "Respecting the Will of the Voters: Jo Giles on Defending Direct Democracy" (21 October 2026, 47 minutes), and "Making Campaign Messages Stick: Sarah Flowers on Reaching Persuadable Voters" (14 October 2026, 41 minutes).
How often does Direct Democracy Diaries publish?
Direct Democracy Diaries publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 8 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Direct Democracy Diaries?
Booking probability for Direct Democracy Diaries is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Direct Democracy Diaries requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Direct Democracy Diaries's contact route on record: verified email.
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Ballot Initiative Strategy Center hosts Direct Democracy Diaries, a news podcast with 8 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 21, 202647 minS2In this episode of Direct Democracy Diaries, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sanchez-Avakian speak with Jo Giles, Executive Director of the Women’s Fund of Omaha, about what happens after voters approve a...
Oct 14, 202641 minS2In this episode of Direct Democracy Diaries, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sanchez-Avakian speak with Sarah Flowers, partner at 76 Words, about how ballot measure campaigns build media strategies that reach...
Oct 7, 202630 minS2In this episode of Direct Democracy Diaries, Chris and Caroline speak with Jeremy Al-Haj, co-founder and executive director of the Missouri Workers’ Center, about Missouri’s “Year of No” and what defensive campaigns can...
Sep 30, 202634 minS2In this episode of Direct Democracy Diaries, Chris and Caroline speak with Krithika Harish, Senior Program Officer for Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, about philanthropy’s role in building lasting...
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Sep 23, 20261h 5mS2In this episode of Direct Democracy Diaries, Chris and Caroline speak with Andy Marra of Advocates for Trans Equality and Jaelynn Scott of Lavender Rights Project about coordinated ballot measure and legislative attacks...
Sep 16, 20261h 8mS2In this episode of Direct Democracy Diaries, Caroline Sanchez-Avakian and Chris Melody Fields Figueredo speak with Leticia Martinez, partner at Mission Control, and Jess Grennan, founder of Simple Majority, about the...
Sep 9, 202642 minS2In the season two opener of Direct Democracy Diaries, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sánchez Avakian speak with Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation...
Nov 19, 20251h 9mS1<p>In the season finale of Direct Democracy Diaries, hosts Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sanchez-Avakian sit down with Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party. Maurice shares how...
Nov 12, 202550 minS1<p>In this episode of Direct Democracy Diaries, Chris and Caroline are joined by Richard von Glahn, a longtime ballot initiative strategist with Missouri Jobs with Justice. Together, they explore what happens after the...
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E5: Campaigning Towards Victory and What We Leave Behind with Fran Hutchins
Oct 29, 202558 minS0<p>In this episode of Direct Democracy Diaries, Chris and Caroline sit down with Fran Hutchins, Executive Director of the Equality Federation, to reflect on two decades of ballot measure campaigns, queer movement...
Oct 22, 20251h 3mS1<p>What makes voters lean in and say yes at the ballot box? In this episode, co-hosts Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sánchez-Avakian are joined by Dusti Gurulé, President & CEO of COLOR and COLOR Action...
Oct 15, 202551 minS1<p>Signature gathering is more than just petition signing—it’s people power in action. In this episode, co-hosts Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sánchez-Avakian talk with Danielle Atkinson, founder of...
Oct 8, 20251h 15mS1<p>Running a ballot measure takes more than signatures and soundbites—it takes people, trust, and courage. In this episode, co-hosts Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sánchez-Avakian sit down with organizers...
Oct 1, 20251h 10mS1<p>Ballot measures are reshaping democracy from the ground up—but what does it really take to run one? In our very first episode, co-hosts Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sánchez-Avakian sit down with Desmond...
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Direct Democracy Diaries (TRAILER)
Jun 24, 20253 minS0<p>Direct Democracy Diaries is a podcast exploring ballot measures from grassroots campaigns to transformative victories. Hosted by Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sánchez-Avakian from the Ballot Initiative...
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Maurice Mitchell
National Director, Waiting Political Front
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Danielle Atkinson
Mothering Justice Action Fund
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Dr. Sarah Parker
Senior Research and Strategy Officer for Infrastructure, Environmental and Economic Analysis, New York City's Independent Budget Office
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Desmond Meade
MacArthur “Genius,” Time 100 honoree, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
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