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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, citizenship, voting rights, and safeguarding our elections, each episode explores the legal principles, institutions, and people at the center of today's most consequential debates.Through conversations with leading legal experts, advocates and policymakers, we'll unpack what's happening, why it matters and what these developments could mean for the future of our democracy. Going beyond the headlines, we also examine the constitutional framework behind the news; the checks and balances designe

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57 episodes

  1. Democracy in Action: Your Election Day Reminder 1:21
  2. How is the Supreme Court undermining the freedom to vote? 30:27
  3. Can a president control who votes in America? 30:18
  4. Is the Trump administration trying to undermine our elections? 31:52
  5. Who gets a pardon in Trump's America — and why? 31:28
  6. What happens when political dissent is suppressed? 33:14
  7. Are political loyalty and partisanship replacing the rule of law at the DOJ? 35:12
  8. What happens when the balance of power becomes unbalanced? 34:12
  9. Democracy Decoded, Season 6: The Rule of Law Under Threat 2:25
  10. Special Announcement: We've been nominated for a Webby! 2:12
  11. How New Voting Barriers Threaten Elections 42:43
  12. The Latest: How the Erosion of Federalism Endangers Elections 42:48
  13. A Quick Update from Democracy Decoded 1:04
  14. How Gerrymandering Undermines Fair Representation 41:12
  15. How Democracy Is Impacted by the Expansion of Presidential Power 37:13
  16. How Corruption and Abuses of Power Threaten Democracy 34:12
  17. The Latest: How to Address Threats to the Rule of Law 34:15
  18. How Big Money Is Dominating American Politics 43:35
  19. How the U.S. Supreme Court Is Drastically Reshaping American Democracy 42:42
  20. Democracy Decoded, Season 5: How to Repair the Cracks in American Democracy 2:36
  21. The Latest: What Trump's First 100 Days Mean for American Democracy 42:22
  22. The Latest: A Postelection Fight for Democracy 30:34
  23. Today’s the Day — Go Vote! 2:27
  24. The Latest: The 2024 Election, in a Nutshell 32:04
  25. Know Your Rights as a Voter 27:21
  26. Navigating Election Facts in the AI Era 32:32
  27. The Latest: The Fights Over Election Certification 30:02
  28. Safeguarding America’s Electoral Process 26:25
  29. The Latest: Attacks on Voter Registration 31:22
  30. Democracy’s Frontline Workers 21:00
  31. Democracy Decoded, Season 4: The U.S. Election System Explained 2:03
  32. Bonus: Peeling Back the Curtain on Local Government 26:34
  33. Better Choices, Better Elections 26:13
  34. Keeping an Eye on Ethics 21:33
  35. Contribution Limits (and Lack Thereof) 29:19
  36. The Questions on Your Ballot 20:48
  37. Your Community, Your Election 24:38
  38. Voting Begins Here 24:34
  39. All Politics Is Local 17:44
  40. Season 3: Democracy at the State and Local Level 2:33
  41. Bonus: Diverse Women in Politics 36:03
  42. Special Announcement: We've been nominated for a Webby! 1:34
  43. A Fight for the Right to Vote 23:21
  44. What If I Want to Vote in Person? 27:25
  45. What If I Can’t Vote in Person? 20:21
  46. Can I Vote? 22:31
  47. Make Every Vote Count 22:04
  48. Democracy Decoded is Back! 1:52
  49. Bonus: Foreign Interference With Far-Reaching Consequences 16:37
  50. Bonus: What Happens When the People Decide? 34:14