This is Democracy – Episode 67: Campaign Finance: How Does it Work? How Can We Make it More Open and Democratic?

This week, Jeremi sits down with Brian Roberts to talk about the development of campaign finance in a historical context. As always, Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “Money Have Mercy.” Brian Roberts is a professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin. His fields of interest are American Political Institutions, Interest […]

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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. The past offers hope for the present and the future, if only we can escape the negativity of our current moment — and each show will offer a serious way to do that! This podcast will bring together thoughtful voices from different generations to help make sense of current challenges and propose positive steps forward. Our goal is to advance democratic change, one show at a time. Dr. Jeremi Suri, a renown scholar of democracy, will host the podcast and moderate discussions.