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Democracy and Elections

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Separating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?

>> August 20, 2023

Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Culture and the Arts, Democracy and Elections, History, News and Journalism, Politics, Social Media and Internet, Technology
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A Withholding of Public Information

>> March 26, 2023

We uncover this outdated process and focus on one new method that’s aiming to make this process more efficient and speedier.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, National Security, Technology
ListenA Withholding of Public Information

The 2024 Presidential Election

>> November 27, 2022

ith this news making headlines, we go back in American history to uncover some of the stories of previous one-term presidents that preceded Trump.

topics covered: Democracy and Elections
ListenThe 2024 Presidential Election

The Early History of the Kennedy’s

>> April 10, 2022

From former President John F. Kennedy to past Kennedy’s that have served as senators, ambassadors and in other high ranking government positions, the name today still signifies power and prestige. However, go back just three generations from JFK and the Kennedy’s were poor, Irish refugees who had just arrived on the shores of America. This week – we discuss …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Democracy and Elections, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, History, Immigration and Deportation, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Politics, U.S. Presidents
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The Consequences of Voter Error

>> December 26, 2021

In 2006, Filipino immigrant Elizabeth Keathley mistakenly registered to vote while at a DMV in Illinois. After receiving her Voter ID in the mail, she ended up casting a ballot in the next election thinking she could do so. However, she wasn’t a U.S. citizen at the time and, because of her actions, faced eventual deportation back to the Philippines.

topics covered: Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Legislation, Public Policy
ListenThe Consequences of Voter Error

The Native American Vote: A Group Plagued By Voter Marginalization

>> November 1, 2020

There are more than 5.2 million Native Americans living in the U.S., yet only a small fraction cast a ballot each election cycle. What factors lead to this low turnout? Viewpoints speaks with two experts about how historical bias feels into the current challenges facing this group.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, History, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Race and Identity
ListenThe Native American Vote: A Group Plagued By Voter Marginalization
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The 12 Million Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S.

>> October 18, 2020

In 2016, President Trump ran on a platform that vowed to deport all of the undocumented immigrants in the country. However, four years later and this population is still relatively the same. Is it a practical plan to deport millions who have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade, are law-abiding and fill important jobs that would otherwise be vacant?

topics covered: American Culture and History, Democracy and Elections, Economics and Finance, Education, Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation, Media and Entertainment
ListenThe 12 Million Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S.

One Country, Two Systems: The Deepening Political Crisis in Hong Kong

>> June 7, 2020

With the proposal of a new national security law in late May further tightening China's grip on the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong, the region is at a crucial tipping point.

topics covered: Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, Protest, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination, Sociology
ListenOne Country, Two Systems: The Deepening Political Crisis in Hong Kong

Rethinking Healthcare: How Do You Fix a Flawed System?

>> February 16, 2020

The topic of healthcare is one of the most-debated issues so far in the 2020 election – but what’s the fix for the expensive, inefficient system that’s currently in place? So far it’s a murky answer. Millions are struggling with the high cost of care, doctors are burning out and patient-doctor interaction is at an all-time low. We speak with an industry …

topics covered: Democracy and Elections, Economics and Finance, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy
ListenRethinking Healthcare: How Do You Fix a Flawed System?

Voter Error: How a Trip to the DMV Turned Into Years of Legal Woes

>> February 9, 2020

Filipino immigrant Elizabeth Keathley mistakenly registered to vote while at a DMV in Illinois through a federal law best known as the Motor Voter Law. This originally well-intentioned program is now trapping hundreds of immigrants into federal charges and possible deportation for an act they didn’t fully comprehend to begin with.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation
ListenVoter Error: How a Trip to the DMV Turned Into Years of Legal Woes

The Need for Investigative Journalism

>> December 9, 2018

Investigative journalism is a necessity in a democracy. Independent journalists putting in long hours to serve as watch-dogs for our government can have long-lasting ramifications, just look at the impact Woodward and Bernstein made with their Watergate investigations. We talk to one expert about the current state of investigative journalism in America and …

topics covered: Democracy and Elections, Economics and Finance, Government and Politics, Independent Media, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Philosophy and Ethics, Pulitzer Prize, Watergate
ListenThe Need for Investigative Journalism

The Rise of Confrontational Politics (2018)

>> April 15, 2018

Politicians have always stirred up controversy, but no politician has ever done it as often, or as well as Donald Trump. We talk to two experts about the attraction to these politicians.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Commentary and Criticism, Communication, Democracy and Elections, Emotion, Government and Politics, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Discourse, Societal Issues, Sociology, U.S. Presidents
ListenThe Rise of Confrontational Politics (2018)

Post-Election Protests: Can They Make Real Change?

>> February 26, 2017

Two political science experts discuss how movements in the past have brought about change and how they compare to the Women's March, the March for Life and the March for Science.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Democracy and Elections, Gender, Government and Politics, Race and Identity, Women's History and Rights
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The Precarious Position of African-American Republicans

>> January 15, 2017

Author Corey Fields explains what motivates black Republicans and how they’re treated both at home and within their party.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, Race and Identity, Racism and Discrimination
ListenThe Precarious Position of African-American Republicans

Women Running for President

>> August 28, 2016

It might surprise you to know that hundreds of women have run for president. One of our guests introduces three prominent females who made progress in running for the White House.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Democracy and Elections, Gender, Government and Politics, History, U.S. Presidents, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues
ListenWomen Running for President

High-Conflict Politicians (2016)

>> August 21, 2016

Throughout American history we’ve had politicians who stir up controversy during their campaigns: Bernie Sanders, Pat Buchanan, Joe McCarthy and now Donald Trump, to name just a few. These candidates are what one of our guests calls “high-conflict politicians.” What is the attraction some voters have for these candidates? Why are they so loyal to them? And …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement
ListenHigh-Conflict Politicians (2016)

Encouraging Young People to Vote

>> April 17, 2016

Young people love political campaigns but, unfortunately, they don’t have the same enthusiasm about voting in elections. Why is this? And how can we encourage more young people to cast their votes on election day? We talk to two political specialists about the phenomenon and how we can make it easier for America’s youth to vote.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation, Race and Identity
ListenEncouraging Young People to Vote

The Political Classroom: Teaching Civics (2016)

>> March 27, 2016

Civics classes in many grade schools and high schools aren’t the same as they were 20 years ago. These days, kids are more likely to discuss and debate some of the most pressing issues of the day. We talk to two educators about how some schools are teaching students how to debate correctly, how discussion of hot topics can foster understanding of diverse …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civics, Communication, Democracy and Elections, Education, Government and Politics, Literature and Writing, Philosophy and Ethics, Politics, Public Discourse
ListenThe Political Classroom: Teaching Civics (2016)

David Axelrod on Obama and Politics

>> March 6, 2016

The presidential election season is in full swing, and candidates are doing their best to make themselves attractive to the primary voters and to the general public for the November election. Our guest was in the thick of things during the last two election cycles and talks about how Barack Obama got elected to the highest office in the land. He also offers …

topics covered: Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, U.S. Presidents
ListenDavid Axelrod on Obama and Politics

Social Media and the Presidential Election

>> August 23, 2015

Snapchat is quickly rising to the top of the social media hierarchy, and presidential candidates want to tap into its growing audience. But how exactly do you reach young voters on social media without sounding “too political” and boring? We speak with two media-savvy election pundits about the issue.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Commentary and Criticism, Democracy and Elections, Facebook, Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation, Science and Technology, Snapchat, Social Media and Internet, Twitter, U.S. Presidents
ListenSocial Media and the Presidential Election

George Washington and Presidential Powers

>> July 26, 2015

The President of the United States has a lot of powers that we think are given to him by the U.S. Constitution. You might be surprised to find out, however, that very little in that document actually outlines the job or the authority the Commander-in-Chief possesses. We talk to a historian about how executive powers and privilege for the President were …

topics covered: American Culture and History, Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, History, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Presidents
ListenGeorge Washington and Presidential Powers

A New Look at the Bill of Rights

>> May 3, 2015

When we learn about the Bill of Rights in school, we often look at it as ten separate amendments to our Constitution instead of as a single, well-structured work, like a poem or symphony. Our guest didn’t see this either, until he needed a document to type while practicing his word processing program. We’ll hear about his realization that the Bill of Rights …

topics covered: American Culture and History, American Revolution, Civil Rights and Activism, Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, History, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Literature and Writing, U.S. Constitution
ListenA New Look at the Bill of Rights
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