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Democracy Decoded

Campaign Legal Center

Our system of government is rooted in the Constitution and designed to ensure that power is shared, not concentrated in any one branch. But what happens when the institutions that were meant to hold one another accountable are tested in new and unprecedented ways? Season 6 of Democracy Decoded examines some of the defining constitutional questions shaping American democracy today. From the separation of powers and the role of the Department of Justice, to presidential pardons, political dissent,

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00:02:27

Today’s the Day — Go Vote!

Democracy Decoded ·

2024/11/05

This week’s episode is short, sweet, and to the point: It’s Election Day, and if you haven’t yet cast your vote, let us be your friendly reminder. Like many of her CLC colleagues, Simone will spend the day monitoring elections. Next week she’ll be back with the final episode of the season, with a look at how this most dramatic election is playing out.Until then, it’s up to you.Nationwide nonpartisan Election Protection (EP) hotline:866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Host:Simone Leeper litigates a wide

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00:32:04

The Latest: The 2024 Election, in a Nutshell

Democracy Decoded ·

2024/10/29

An incumbent president drops out, mid-race. A former president becomes a party’s nominee for the first time in more than a century. There are multiple occurrences of political violence against a candidate. Newly emergent AI tools spread disinformation. And a Supreme Court that may be called upon to decide the race is perceived by the electorate as increasingly politicized.The 2024 election cycle has already made its share of history. With Election Day now just a week away, we bring you another of

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00:27:21

Know Your Rights as a Voter

Democracy Decoded ·

2024/10/22

Imagine you’re at home when you hear a knock. At your door are people who want you to share, in detail, who you voted for in the last election, months ago. When you ask them who they are and where they’re from, they remain vague and perhaps even aggressive.This was the case for some Americans in the years after the 2020 election, part of a spate of behaviors by election skeptics and deniers that, in some cases, amounted to voter intimidation. The history of voter intimidation in the United States is

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00:32:32

Navigating Election Facts in the AI Era

Democracy Decoded ·

2024/10/15

When New Hampshire voters picked up the phone earlier this year and heard what sounded like the voice of President Joe Biden asking them not to vote in that state’s primary election, the stage was set for an unprecedented election year. The call was a deepfake — and the first major instance of artificial intelligence being used in the 2024 election. With the rise of AI tools that can credibly synthesize voices, images and videos, how are voters supposed to determine what they can trust as they

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00:30:02

The Latest: The Fights Over Election Certification

Democracy Decoded ·

2024/10/08

Election certification has traditionally been a mostly symbolic process in the United States. You vote, your vote gets counted, your precinct and others get tallied together (“canvassed” is the term of art) and, within a few days, everyone looks at the counts and agrees on a winner. But lately, this banal, bland procedure has become a political flashpoint, as people who question the election process impose unrealistic requirements on certification — and, in some cases, outright refuse to certify

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00:26:25

Safeguarding America’s Electoral Process

Democracy Decoded ·

2024/10/01

The peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of American democracy that sets the United States apart — the so-called north star of our electoral system. Yet the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 challenged that tradition profoundly. In the lead-up to this November, we answer the question that is on the minds of many voters: Will the months after this presidential election look like the aftermath of the last one?Fortunately, lawmakers who were caught in the eye of that storm seized the

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00:31:22

The Latest: Attacks on Voter Registration

Democracy Decoded ·

2024/09/24

Voter registration is the number one obstacle to voting in the United States. It should be easy, accessible and secure, but too often, states are moving backwards; making voter registration more difficult and less equitable. Here, we introduce a new type of episode: an up-to-the-minute interview with an expert to help you better understand some of the most important issues affecting elections. Danielle Lang, a voting rights attorney at CLC, joins Simone to explain why major actions in Arizona and

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00:21:00

Democracy’s Frontline Workers

Democracy Decoded ·

2024/09/17

Election workers are the people in your neighborhood. They’re our friends, neighbors and co-workers who help keep American democracy safe and secure.. But in 2020, many of them were maligned, harassed and threatened in battleground states — the targets of bad actors who sought to sow distrust in the electoral process.How can we better protect and support the many dedicated civil servants and volunteers who provide such crucial work? The thousands of election workers who will staff this November's

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00:02:03

Democracy Decoded, Season 4: The U.S. Election System...

Democracy Decoded ·

2024/09/03

American elections work because we have tried-and-tested systems in place to make sure votes are cast fairly and counted correctly, and that when threats arise, everyone has their part to play: lawmakers, poll workers, voting rights advocates, and everyday voters alike. To understand how our elections continue to evolve, this season of Democracy Decoded takes a deep dive into our electoral system, exploring the checks and balances that make the process safe, secure, and accurate. Host Simone Leeper

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00:26:34

Bonus: Peeling Back the Curtain on Local Government

Democracy Decoded ·

2024/06/25

In this bonus episode we’re featuring content from one of our favorite podcasts called “When the People Decide”. Host Jenna Spinelle explores what happens when neighbors and local government work together to make their communities stronger and more inclusive.The episode takes place in Decatur, Georgia and tells the story of “Decatur 101” a straightforward class open to anyone in Decatur to learn about how their city government worked.We hear from Linda Harris, the originator of the class, and

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00:26:13

Better Choices, Better Elections

Democracy Decoded ·

2023/10/19

We want to hear from you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback helps understand what you love about Democracy Decoded and how we can make it even better. To show our thanks, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 American Express gift card. We appreciate your time!--------------------------------------Across the country, voters are organizing to protect their right to elect candidates of their choice. In the final episode of Season 3 of

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00:21:33

Keeping an Eye on Ethics

Democracy Decoded ·

2023/10/12

We want to hear from you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback helps understand what you love about Democracy Decoded and how we can make it even better. To show our thanks, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 American Express gift card. We appreciate your time!----------------When we elect representatives, we expect them to be held accountable to the people they represent and the laws they are subject to. But how can voters be sure that

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00:29:19

Contribution Limits (and Lack Thereof)

Democracy Decoded ·

2023/10/05

We want to hear from you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback helps understand what you love about Democracy Decoded and how we can make it even better. To show our thanks, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 American Express gift card. We appreciate your time!----------------Campaign contribution limits are one of the few mechanisms in place to prevent wealthy special interests from spending unlimited money to rig the political system in

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00:20:48

The Questions on Your Ballot

Democracy Decoded ·

2023/09/28

We want to hear from you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback helps understand what you love about Democracy Decoded and how we can make it even better. To show our thanks, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 American Express gift card. We appreciate your time!----------------When elected officials aren’t prioritizing the needs of their constituents, voters can make their voices heard on a state and local level through ballot initiatives.

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00:24:38

Your Community, Your Election

Democracy Decoded ·

2023/09/21

We want to hear from you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback helps understand what you love about Democracy Decoded and how we can make it even better. To show our thanks, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 American Express gift card. We appreciate your time!----------------An enormous amount of work goes into planning for Election Day. For months, poll workers and election administrators prepare to run their local elections smoothly to

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00:24:34

Voting Begins Here

Democracy Decoded ·

2023/09/14

We want to hear from you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback helps understand what you love about Democracy Decoded and how we can make it even better. To show our thanks, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 American Express gift card. We appreciate your time!----------------One of the most crucial but often overlooked aspects of American democracy is voter registration. Host Simone Leeper speaks with expert guests that provide a

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00:17:44

All Politics Is Local

Democracy Decoded ·

2023/09/07

We want to hear from you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback helps understand what you love about Democracy Decoded and how we can make it even better. To show our thanks, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 American Express gift card. We appreciate your time!----------------Why do local and state elections matter, and how can voters be sure that their voices are being represented in the lawmaking process? We open the third season of

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00:02:33

Season 3: Democracy at the State and Local Level

Democracy Decoded ·

2023/08/24

Federal elections–and their results–play a huge role in how our democracy operates. But decisions made at state and local elections have the most direct impact on people’s everyday lives. The local and state level also influences the way elections are run, and how citizens hold their elected officials accountable. Democracy Decoded is a podcast by Campaign Legal Center that examines our government and discusses innovative ideas that could lead to a stronger, more transparent, accountable and

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00:36:03

Bonus: Diverse Women in Politics

Democracy Decoded ·

2023/07/06

In this bonus episode we’re featuring content from our friends at Future Hindsight, an award-winning podcast that takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for all of us.Host Mila Atmos is passionate about unlocking the power of everyday citizens, and each week you can join her on the show as she zeroes in on what you can do to get engaged and stay engaged.In this episode, Mila Atmos interviews Kelly Dittmar, the Director of Research at the Center for American

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00:01:34

Special Announcement: We've been nominated for a Webby!

Democracy Decoded ·

2023/04/13

We are beyond thrilled to announce that our podcast “Democracy Decoded” has been nominated for a Webby Award in the category of Public Service & Activism podcasts!Please visit this link and vote now for “Democracy Decoded” to help these important conversations reach even more ears! How to vote:Click the green “vote” button under Democracy Decoded.Register with the Webby Awards website when prompted.Check your email for an email from Webby that says “Action Required” and click the green “verify your

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