Democracy Optimist
Democracy Optimist is a thought-provoking public radio series and podcast that delves deep into the heart of democratic processes, elections, and voting rights to ask a simple but vital question: how do we sustain our democracy? The series is hosted by University of Kentucky Election Law research professor Joshua Douglas, a passionate advocate for civic engagement, and produced by WEKU.
Latest Episodes
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Host Joshua Douglas speaks to Lawrence Lessig of Harvard Law School, co-author of the book, How to Steal a Presidential Election. -
Host Joshua Douglas speaks to Professor Rick Hasen of the UCLA Law School, who is one of the nation’s pre-eminent election law experts. -
Joshua Douglas talks to Jessica Huseman, editorial director of Votebeat.org
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Josh Douglas hosts a conversation with CivicLex founding director Richard Young
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What are the lessons learned from the 2020 elections? How will state election officials ensure a free and fair 2024 presidential election? Democracy Optimist host Josh Douglas raises these questions and more with Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams. Plus: an “election law of the day”; a “fun election fact”; and “One thing you can do to support democracy.”
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What are the lessons learned from the 2020 elections? How will state election officials ensure a free and fair 2024 presidential election? Democracy Optimist host Josh Douglas raises these questions with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Democracy Optimist is a thought-provoking public radio series and podcast that delves deep into the heart of democratic processes, elections, and voting rights to ask a simple but vital question: how do we sustain our democracy?
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