What happens when the balance of power becomes unbalanced?
When President Trump fired a Federal Trade Commission commissioner in 2025, it sparked a legal battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court — and ended up re-shaping the American government. In T...
15 Sep 34min
Democracy Decoded, Season 6: The Rule of Law Under Threat
Our system of government is rooted in the Constitution and designed to ensure that power is shared, not concentrated in any one branch. But what happens when the institutions that were meant to hold o...
1 Sep 2min
Special Announcement: We've been nominated for a Webby!
We are beyond thrilled to announce Democracy Decoded once again has been nominated for a Webby Award in the category of Public Service & Activism podcasts! Please vote now for Democracy Decoded by th...
10 Apr 2min
How New Voting Barriers Threaten Elections
New voting restrictions across the country are threatening to make it harder for millions of Americans to participate in elections. In some states, these barriers have thrown long-registered voters in...
20 Nov 202542min
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
