Who Gets to Vote: Why 16 Could Be the New 18
In the season finale of Democracy Is, we dive into the growing movement to lower the voting age to 16. From the historical evolution of voting rights in the U.S. to examples from around the world, we ...
15 Aug 202540min
Are the Kids Alright? Exploring Gen Z’s Impact on our Democracy
What happens when an entire generation grows up with the internet at their fingertips? In this episode of Democracy Is, host Alexandra Leal explores how Gen Z, the first digitally native generation, i...
18 Juli 202539min
Backing Local News in the Bay Area
Dive into the intricate web of challenges facing San Francisco's local news landscape in this episode. From the decline of traditional advertising revenue to the dominance of social media platforms, w...
6 Juni 202518min
Democracy for All: Advancing Disability Rights in the U.S.
This episode explores the ongoing journey toward empowering voters with disabilities to participate in our democracy fully. From historical barriers to recent advancements in disability rights, we hig...
1 Maj 202545min
Can California safeguard against AI’s threat to democracy?
In this special episode of Democracy Is, we feature CCC's newest project, the California Initiative for Technology and Democracy -- CITED, for short -- that seeks solutions to the dangers that AI, dis...
29 Apr 202454min
Breaking the Cycle: Reforming LA City Council for a Stronger Democracy
The LA City Council entails one of the biggest metropolitan governments, right here in California. This episode unravels the corruption scandals shaking Los Angeles City Hall—from Councilmember Jose H...
15 Mars 202430min
Restoring the Vote in California
Did you know that there are only three places in the United States where all incarcerated people can vote? Only Vermont and Maine have had the right to vote for all written into their constitutions si...
24 Jan 202431min
Defending Democracy in the Digital Age
On Democracy Is, we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of the intricate challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation in our digital age. How are social media algorithms weaponized to a...
27 Nov 202335min
