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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Joshua Douglas talks to Madiba Dennie, Deputy Editor and Senior Contributor at the critical legal commentary outlet Balls and Strikes. She’s also the author of the new book, “The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back.” -
Joshua Douglas talks to Heather Cox Richardson, a Boston College professor, about how history informs today's Democracy.
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Joshua Douglas speaks to Scott Warren, co-founder of the organization Generation Citizen, which empowers young people by improving local civics education across the country.
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Joshua Douglas speaks to Stephen Richer, who served as the County Recorder, administering elections in Maricopa County, Arizona, which includes Phoenix.
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Josh Douglas speaks with Dr. Fernanda Buril, the Deputy Director of the Center for Applied Research and Learning at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems.
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Josh Douglas speaks to Ben Hovland, a Commissioner of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission
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We wrap our Democracy Optimist series for 2024 in front of a live audience at the University of Kentucky
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Joshua Douglas looks at the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Joshua Douglas speaks to Jason Kander who has a particular focus on improving our election system
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Joshua Douglas speaks to Jennifer Morrell, CEO and Co-Founder of The Elections Group
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