This Old Democracy
By Micah Sifry
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Hosted by Micah Sifry, This Old Democracy explores the ideas, movements and people working to rescue our faltering political system -- and rebuild American democracy on a stronger, more inclusive and truly representative foundation. This podcast is produced in partnership with the Center for Ballot Freedom, a cross-partisan nonprofit dedicated to strengthening democracy.
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Michael Latner on voting rights, proportional representation, and the ruins of the VRA
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Heather McGhee on Zero-Sum Politics, the Party System, and Finding Hope in History
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May 29, 2026 |
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Robert Kuttner on Winning the Arguments, Losing the Politics — and What Comes Next
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May 05, 2026 |
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Voters are not Thinking like bankers. We're thinking like sports fans.
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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What does a democracy veteran and former Secretary of the State of Connecticut make of this moment — and what comes next?
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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How Natural Is the Two-Party System? (Spoiler Alert: Not at All)
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Is fusion voting being reborn in Kanasas?
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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What Libertarians Should Get Right About Democracy (and Why It Matters Now)
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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What's brewing in Michigan?
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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What is philanthropy getting right (and wrong) in the democracy space?
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Can "Hollow Parties" Be Rejuvenated to Save American Democracy?
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Do we need more robust political parties?
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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What's inside the landmark ABA report on American democracy?
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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What does this elected official think about fusion voting and other democracy reforms?
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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How Could Fusion Voting Create a Path to Proportional Representation?
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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What are two former Republican and Democratic elected officials doing to bridge political divides in Wisconsin?
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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How Does Protect Democracy Counter the Authoritarian Playbook?
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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How Do We Fight End Times Fascism?
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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How Do We Get out of This Mess?
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Can American Democracy Be Saved From Its Deepening Crisis?
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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How Can Multi-Party Democracy Reverse the Two-Party Doom Loop?
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Can Fusion Voting Save American Democracy?
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Jul 14, 2025 |