The Supreme Court Will Determine Trump's Future
On Feb. 8, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that will likely determine if Donald Trump is eligible for office following the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualif...
26 Tammi 202425min
How Felony Disenfranchisement Harms 56,000 North Carolinians
This podcast originally aired on March 3, 2023. In 1876, North Carolina added a felony disenfranchisement provision to its state constitution with the express purpose of disenfranchising Black voters...
19 Tammi 202439min
We Need Supreme Court Reform with Rakim Brooks
This podcast was originally published Sept. 29, 2023. America is facing a judicial crisis. From lower courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, it’s clear that reform is needed to protect democracy and secur...
5 Tammi 202434min
Could Trump Be Kicked off the Ballot?
Over 20 lawsuits are using the 14th Amendment to challenge former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to serve a second term in office due to his involvement in the January 6th Insurrection. Marc and...
15 Joulu 202332min
The GOP is Full of Cowards and Liars with Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins Marc to discuss voter suppression in Texas, the cowardice of Republicans to stand up for democracy and what gives her hope. Plus, her thoughts on George Sant...
8 Joulu 202335min
The 8th Circuit’s Attack on the Voting Rights Act
Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act was having a good year — until the 8th Circuit ruled that there’s no private right of action under the statute. Marc and Paige break down that the 8th Circuit’s deci...
1 Joulu 202323min
What Election Day 2023 Says About Election Day 2024
Democracy was on the ballot this past Election Day — and it won. Marc and Paige discuss major takeaways from this year’s election and what it means for 2024. For a transcript of this episode, please e...
17 Marras 202328min
Q+A with Marc Elias
Marc Elias answers the top questions from Defending Democracy listeners about democracy, voting rights, and litigation. Plus, Marc shares what gives him hope for the 2024 election. For a transcript of...
10 Marras 202325min
