The Latest: How the Erosion of Federalism Endangers Elections
Under our Constitution, the federal government and the states have distinct powers — especially when it comes to elections. But the Trump administration has repeatedly tried to interfere with how stat...
13 Nov 202542min
A Quick Update from Democracy Decoded
Host Simone Leeper shares a quick Election Day 2025 update — Campaign Legal Center staff worked to safeguard elections; millions of Americans exercised their freedom to vote in states across the count...
6 Nov 20251min
How Gerrymandering Undermines Fair Representation
Gerrymandering—the manipulation of voting maps for partisan gain—has been part of American politics since its founding, but today, the problem is reaching a breaking point.In this episode, host Simone...
30 Okt 202541min
How Democracy Is Impacted by the Expansion of Presidential Power
Presidential power has expanded far beyond what the framers of the Constitution envisioned. From Lincoln and Roosevelt to Nixon and Trump, presidents have pushed the limits of executive authority — of...
23 Okt 202537min
How Corruption and Abuses of Power Threaten Democracy
Corruption defines both the perception and reality of government, eroding trust and even threatening national security. Today, the safeguards meant to keep our government accountable are failing. From...
16 Okt 202534min
The Latest: How to Address Threats to the Rule of Law
The foundation of our democracy is the Constitution, a system of checks and balances and the rule of law. But today, those cornerstones are being blatantly disrespected by a presidential administratio...
9 Okt 202534min
How Big Money Is Dominating American Politics
Record-breaking sums of money are pouring into American politics — from billionaires spending hundreds of millions to dark money groups hiding their donors. These sums have given wealthy interests out...
2 Okt 202543min
How the U.S. Supreme Court Is Drastically Reshaping American Democracy
The U.S. Supreme Court has vastly reshaped American democracy — rolling back voting rights, enabling secret money in politics and expanding presidential power. These decisions have a real impact on al...
25 Sep 202542min
