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Democracy Deciphered

Shannon Lynch, New America
Gerrymandering
American Patriotism
Ballot Initiatives
Women's Suffrage
Artificial Intelligence
Reproductive Rights
Economic Justice Measures
California Proposition 13
Direct Democracy
LGBTQ Rights
Surveillance
Juneteenth
Minimum Wage Increases
Progressive Era
Government Shutdown
Criminal Justice System
Felony Disenfranchisement
Voting Rights
Public Education
Democratic Party

Welcome to Democracy Deciphered, the podcast that untangles the complex threads of today's political landscape. Presented by New America, each episode delivers real-time and historical analysis of the biggest stories shaping our democracy. We dive deep into the systems that govern us—like the electoral college, political parties, and more—breaking them down to reveal how they affect the decisions ... more

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As AI accelerates into the labor market, many Americans are wondering what the future of work will hold, and whether history offers any guidance. In this episode of Democracy Deciphered, host Shannon Lynch is joined by New America’s Amanda Ballantyne... more

When President Jimmy Carter created the Department of Education, he saw it as a path toward stronger public schools and greater opportunity. Decades later, the Trump administration’s push to dismantle it raises new questions about the federal role in... more

How did government shutdowns become such a recurring feature of American politics? Why do they happen, and what can history teach us about the latest one? New America's Mark Schmitt shares his insight.

Data can expose injustice, but it can also be turned into a tool of control. How do we know when data collection is helpful and when it becomes surveillance? In this episode, Sydney Saubestre of New America discusses the risks and benefits of data, l... more

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Amanda Ballantyne
Senior Fellow for Workers in Technology at New America, visiting scholar at MIT's Stone Center for Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work
New America
Episode: Tech and Labor
Mark Schmitt
Director of the political reform program at New America, expert in politics and public policy
New America
Episode: Consequences of Government Shutdowns
Sydney Saubestre
Senior Policy Analyst at New America's Open Technology Institute, focusing on data usage and privacy.
New America's Open Technology Institute
Episode: The Weaponization of Data
Candace Rondeaux
Global expert on international security and irregular warfare, author of Putin's Sledgehammer
New America
Episode: Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Ben Dalton
Program manager for future front lines at New America, leads research on security
New America
Episode: Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Maresa Strano
Deputy Director of the Political Reform Program at New America, focusing on electoral reform and governance issues.
New America
Episode: What Are Ballot Initiatives and How Are They Used?
Chris Melody Fields Figueredo
Executive Director at the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center with two decades of experience advocating for equity and justice.
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center
Episode: What Are Ballot Initiatives and How Are They Used?
Lilian Coral
Vice President of the Technology and Democracy Programs and Head of the Open Technology Institute at New America
New America
Episode: How Governments Use AI
Amen Ra Mashariki
Director of AI and Data Strategies at the Bezos Earth Fund
Bezos Earth Fund
Episode: How Governments Use AI

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Who is Gerry and why does he mander?
Q: What attempted changes have we seen on the practice of gerrymandering in the past?
Litigation has been one strategy, but it's expensive and slow. The most effective changes have come from citizens advocating for independent redistricting commissions to eliminate self-interested political control over district drawing.
Who is Gerry and why does he mander?
Q: What are the different types of gerrymandering?
Partisan gerrymandering is when district boundaries are drawn to favor one political party. Racial gerrymandering uses districting to dilute the voting power of racial minorities. There are also instances where incumbents manipulate districts to protect their own seats.
Who is Gerry and why does he mander?
Q: Where did Gerrymandering originate?
Gerrymandering originated in the early 19th century in Massachusetts, named after Governor Elbridge Gerry, who manipulated electoral districts to benefit his party.
What Are Ballot Initiatives and How Are They Used?
Q: What further attacks do you think that we'll see against the process?
There is a concern that state legislatures may refuse to implement voter-approved initiatives, or they may raise thresholds to pass ballot measures, further limiting access.
What Are Ballot Initiatives and How Are They Used?
Q: How did ballot initiatives first come about in the US?
Ballot initiatives originated from the populist and progressive movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, created in response to frustrations with existing government structures.

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