Best 60 Democracy And Governance Podcasts

Friends. Allies. Americans. Folks taking small steps towards big change. The Defense of Democracy podcast tells their stories. Hosted by Karen Svoboda.Defense of Democracy is made up of people from all walks of life passionately committed to nonpartisanship. more

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

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

Welcome to 'Advocates for direct democracy', giving sovereignty back to the people promoting Direct democracy, a political system that lets people vote on important issues through referendums. more

Join Mark, sound Soundman Jim, and Friends of the Show as we share and discuss local, national and international news of importance on the fight for democracy in politics, economics and culture, with weekly in-depth interviews, organizing pointers, and free-form conversation. Radio by and for the 99% out of Missoula, Montana, USA. more

Democratic Voice of Burma is a non-profit Burmese media organization committed to independent and responsible journalism. The DVB Foundation was registered in Oslo, Norway in 1992. DVB expanded its programming and began satellite television broadcasts into Burma (Myanmar) on May 28, 2005. DVB started broadcasting on a free-to-air digital TV channel on March 24, 2018. Since the 2021 military coup, DVB TV News has continued to report the news without fear or favor. DVB Podcasts launched in 2022 to provide critical news and information as internet shutdowns and rising data costs are the norm. more

Welcome to Making sense of EU, a podcast where scientific research sheds light on the pressing issues of EU affairs.  Making sense of EU is brought to you by the Institut d'études européennes of the Université libre de Bruxelles.  The series on Inequality and the European Union is a product of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence EUqualis and it's cofunded by the Erasmus programme of the European Union.    101047382 —EUqualis — ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH  The series on the challenges liberal democracy is facing in the European Union is a product of the Horizon Europe Research project RED-SPINEL. more

Somalia faces multiple governance challenges. The country is recovering from years of conflict, lawlessness and weak administration. Understanding and improving governance in Somalia is one of the core missions of Somali Public Agenda. Join Mahad Wasuge, SPA Executive Director, and his guests who will delve deep into governance issues in Somalia in the Maamul Wanaag podcast. more

A twice-weekly bulletin of the major stories from the world of local government in Australia, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association. more

Veneco Podcast Venezuelan Democracy & Social Movements is a podcast by Juan Andrés Misle. Through a series of interviews with experts in the field of Venezuelan democracy and social movements academics, researchers, advocates, and authors Veneco seek to create a nuanced platform for venezolanistas to discuss and debate changing political narratives in contemporary Venezuela. more

From one the nation's most trusted public affairs radio hosts comes a new daily politics podcast that goes beyond the headlines and talking points. Through thoughtful conversations with leading journalists and key newsmakers, Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast, helps listeners make sense of the day's news, offering crucial context and a clear-eyed assessment of the stakes at hand. When news is made by the minute and information overload is the norm, Lehrer is a sane guide in a frenetic world. Join us. Produced by WNYC, home to other award-winning news podcasts including The Takeaway and New Yorker Radio Hour. The episodes of Impeachment: A Daily Podcast, that were formerly found at this feed are archived online, at impeachmentpodcast.org more

Policy 360 is a series of audio conversations from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. The series is hosted by Sanford's dean, Judith Kelley. more

The show explores how we can prepare the next generation for informed civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and the development of a more just and peaceful world. Host Brett Levy is a researcher of civic and environmental education and an associate professor at the University at Albany. more

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

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 contemporary 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

The Civics series at Town Hall shines a light on the shifting issues, movements, and policies, that affect our society, both locally and globally. These events pose questions and ideas, big and small, that have the power to inform and impact our lives. Whether it be constitutional research from a scholar, a new take on history, or the birth of a movement, it's all about educating and empowering. more

Ever feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and chat about necessary legal reforms to restore our democratic legitimacy and improve the lives of all people. more

Debate Directo es un programa sobre política y mundo judicial en el que intentamos dar puntos de vista alternativos a los medios de comunicación tradicionales. more

The Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar (ISP Myanmar) is an independent, non-partisan, and non-governmental think tank. Established in 2016, ISP-Myanmar aims to promote democratic leadership and strengthen civic participation in Myanmar through its key strategic programs and initiatives. The institute primarily focuses on research, capacity building, leadership engagement, communication and outreach programs, and desk initiatives on Peace and China issues. more

How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does the Senate have so much power? Civics 101 is the podcast about how our democracy works…or is supposed to work, anyway. more

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 to the Open Democracy Minute, produced from 2019 to 2022 and focused on NH democracy issues.  more

Freedom Over Fascism is hosted by historian, comms consultant, and activist Stephanie Gerber Wilson, PhD. It investigates what it takes to rebuild power and freedom for Indiana and other MAGA captured states. MAGA is waging a full-out war against Americans to gain authoritarian power, and we must reclaim our freedom and our power.We talk to authors, experts, activists, historians, and officials who sound the alarm and work to build freedom over fascism. Together we'll discover what it takes to win in parts of America dominated by MAGA extremists. more

Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive, we delve into dynamics that both inhibit democracy and reinvigorate it. looking into issues from: domestic economic issues to foreign, labor, trade, and education policy, NSA spying, the drug war, prison, police, and judicial issues, electoral and protest politics, middle east realities, right and left wing populism, environmental and energy issues, the wealth gap, and internet issues. Including such issues and movements as the Occupy Movement, Citizens United, safe energy, Jewish Voice for Peace, Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign, Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Spiritual Progressives, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, Foreign Policy In Focus, Institute for Policy Studies, Wealth for the Common Good, Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives, BDS, Campaign for America's Future, TransPacific Partnership, NORML and MPP, the OffNow Coalition, The World Bank and IMF, The Birch Society, and many more. We talk with authors of important new history books for insight into current dilemmas. The idea is to empower listeners with facts behind current problems and with specific opportunities for them to make positive change to revitalize democracyGuests of note include: Gore Vidal, George McGovern, Claire Conner, Medea Benjamin, Adam Hochschild, Ben Cohen, Bernie Sanders, Anna Gyorgy, Marjorie Cohn, Elias Isquith, Zaid Jilani, Merle Ratner, Peter Van Buren, Brian Kahn, Allen Brownfeld, Michael Hill, Joyce Horman, Debra Sweet, Ken Gloss, Zephyr Teachout, Rev. Bruce Shipman, Rabbi Michael Lerner, Steven Jonas, Alex Pareene, Michael Kazin, Richard Eskow, Patrick Smith, Jules Feffer, Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss, Eric Zuesse, Guy Saperstein, Richard Rothstein, Chuck Collins, Astra Taylor, Bryan Stephenson, Margaret Flowqers, Kevin Zeese, Roger Hickey, Bob Borosage, Bruce Dancis, Philip Smith, Sean McElwee, Amanda Marcotte, Shane Trejo, Noam Chomsky, MJ Rosenberg, Hedrick Smith, Ellen Brown. Subscribe to RSS Feed at http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurtCohen more

Glenn Kirschner - he's an NBC News and MSNBC legal analyst and former Assistant U.S. Attorney at the D.C. U.S Attorney's Office. And now you can join him for Justice Matters. Glenn brings analysis and insight to legal issues of the day, drawing from his 30 years as a federal prosecutor, homicide prosecutor, and Army JAG. For three decades, Glenn argued to juries, breaking down complex legal issues in universally understandable and relatable ways. And now, he brings that same approach to his analysis of today's troubled legal landscape - every week on Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner. more

Tech Talks are a podcast imagined and created by the folks over at the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT). We're a 501(c)3 nonpartisan nonprofit organization that fights to put democracy and human rights at the center of the digital revolution. We work to promote democratic values by shaping technology policy and architecture, with a focus on equity and justice. #techtalkcdt Support CDT's work with a donation: https://cdt.org/techtalk/ more

We cover emerging and prominent trends in political risk analysis. Run by international, fresh perspectives, we explore the landscape-changing developments needed in the business, civic, and governmental arenas.London Politica is a unique political risk advisory run by international, fresh perspectives. Rooted in the London School of Economics, we have access to some of the world's best talent, tools, and talks. more

City and County of Denver: Independent Audit Committee Video Podcast on Apple Podcasts

UnityNow! is a podcast about Americans, from all walks of political, social, and economic life, coming together with a willingness to hear different ideas and perspectives about the most pressing challenges of our time. The UnityNow! Podcast creates media content to Highlight the Middle Ground between the two dominant parties, Focus on nuanced conversations, Discuss politically-charged subjects, Promote the Individual over Groups, Unite Americans, End the Ideological War. more

Keep the Bastards Honest is the podcast of the Australian Democrats political party. KTBH is where we join the political conversation in #auspol, and explore not just our policy positions and values, but with relevant experts the science and evidence that underpins possible policy solutions for the challenges facing Australia today. more

As a political scientist, I've created this show to explore issues of politics, government, history, queer lives and more through insightful conversations in a long-form format. While many podcasts focus on surface-level news analysis, Deep Dive goes deeper. In this podcast, I sit down with authors, researchers, activists, politicians, and fellow queer folks for candid discussions on critical issues related to politics, issues facing the LGBTQ community, and more. more

Join Andrew Keen as he travels around the globe investigating the contemporary crisis of democracy. Hear from the world's most informed citizens about the rise of populism, authoritarian and illiberal democracy. Listen to Keen's commentary on and solutions to this crisis of democracy. more

American Democracy is not promised to us and, with all the forces working against it, saving it will take a level of work most people aren't ready for. The Politics Girl Podcast is here to give people a reason to care and a reason to fight. Our goal is to inspire. To instill in people a true understanding of what this country COULD be, if the right people were fighting for it, and what it WILL be if they don't. It's a A level political podcast yes, but more than that, it's a podcast about America's potential. more

A Podcast to educate and inform a younger generation of voters beyond the ballot box about local civic matters in the state of Maryland and Prince George's County. more

Will Be Wild is a new 8-part series about the forces that led to the January 6th insurrection and what comes next. Through in-depth stories from a wide range of characters from people who tried to stop the attack to those who took part hosts Andrea Bernstein and Ilya Marritz explore the ongoing effort to bring autocracy to America, the lasting damage that effort is doing to our democracy, and the fate of our attempts to combat those anti-democratic forces. more

Co-hosts Chris Alexander and Danielle Walker discuss the pressing policy issues in the Louisiana state legislature that stand to impact our ability to live in freedom. The aim of the show is to ensure the liberties granted to the citizens of Louisiana by the U.S. and Louisiana state Constitutions are upheld and protected. We will spotlight the LA State legislators who are working on behalf of freedom and those who are actively working against it. more

Congressional Dish is a twice-monthly podcast that aims to draw attention to where the American people truly have power: Congress. From the perspective of a fed up taxpayer with no allegiance to any political party, Jennifer Briney will fill you in on the must-know information about what our representatives do AFTER the elections and how their actions can and will affect our day to day lives. more

Civic Tech in Africa is a podcast by the Civic Tech Innovation Network, in partnership with Vow FM. The podcast focuses on the profiling of civic tech initiatives, civic innovators, activists, researchers, social entrepreneurs and others working in the civic tech and other related fields in Africa. more

Politics isn't always black and white. Dr. Bill Muck and Dr. Phil Barker, professors of political science and longtime friends, talk through the week's news and discuss how political science might help make sense of things. In The Politics Lab, we put politics under the microscope more

'Can He Do That?' is The Washington Post's politics podcast, exploring the powers and limitations of the American presidency, and what happens when they're tested. Led by host Allison Michaels, each episode asks a new question about this extraordinary moment in American history and answers with insight into how our government works, how to understand ongoing events, and the implications when branches of government collide. more

The Political Theory Review holds Conversations with scholars on recent books in political theory and social and political philosophy. more

Mark Kenny takes a twice-weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from researchers at The Australian National University and beyond. more

Politics in America is transforming. We're embarking on a new series to deepen our understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts academics, behavioral economists, social psychologists, politicos, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, poets, and storytellers, and more to discuss America's political present and future and dive into the deeper problems we face as a nation.New episodes Wednesdays and Fridays. more

Talking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute podcasts - with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office - highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms. more

Most of us entered 2020 assuming that the Census, an impeachment trial, and the Presidential election would be the key defining political moments of the year. These events exposed and deepened longstanding tensions and division in the United States. Join Khalilah Brown-Dean for Disrupted, a new weekly show on Connecticut Public Radio. Every week, we'll explore how we move through these disruptions to something that's stronger, more inclusive, and more effective. more

TALKING FEDS is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for dynamic and in-depth analysis of the most pressing questions in law and politics. more

Policy Forum Pod is the podcast of Policy Forum.net - Asia and the Pacific's platform for public policy debate, analysis and discussion. Policy Forum is based at Crawford School of Public Policy at The Australian National University. more

A new podcast discussing public policy and the political process at a local, national and international level through a Scottish lens. more

We stand by the Burmese people in their quest for democracy and freedom. Listen to our podcasts to hear from activists, artists, leaders, monastics, fighters, authors, and more to learn more about what's really happening in Myanmar. more

Conversations on governance with leading social scientists around the world. Run by the Centre for the Study of Governance and Society at King's College London. more

The Brazilian Report is an independent media outlet uniquely positioned to offer an insider's view on current affairs in Brazil. more

Social Service is a website, podcast, and newsletter dedicated to social service research, practice, and policies in Singapore. It is run by Jin Yao Kwan. more

Voices in Local Government tells stories, inspires ideas, celebrates progress, and acknowledges challenges faced by local government managers and staff in serving the public. more

Each month, the podcast will ask fundamental questions about how local government needs to adapt to fulfil its full potential and best serve local populations. It will see LGC assemble a small panel of significant figures from the sector to discuss one specific issue per episode. All will have a focus on the future, with the emphasis being on innovation, fairness, policy change and place leadership. more

Understand the political twists, historical context, and legal stakes of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Each day, host Brian Lehrer, one of the country's most respected audio journalists, brings you conversations with the country's most important reporters and newsmakers as we try to make sense of it all, together. Impeachment is produced by WNYC. more

Hosted by volunteers with RefuseFascism, a movement of people coming from diverse perspectives. In the name of humanity, we refuse to accept a fascist America! more

Pakistan's first podcast focused on the country's economy, simplifying the complex relationships between paisa, politics, and the public. more

Polity.org.za posts daily news reports covering the major issues of the day on our website, as well as weekly video interviews with some of South Africa's most respected thinkers in the political and economic environment. more

City and County of San Francisco: Board of Supervisors Government Audit and Oversight Committee Audio Podcast