Democracy:Differently Podcast
@democracydiff.bsky.social
The podcast about why democracy isn’t working and how to fix it!
https://linktr.ee/democracydifferently
https://linktr.ee/democracydifferently
On the second day of christmas, our podcast gave to me: ways to counter misinformation from @jfarkas.bsky.social
December 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
On the second day of christmas, our podcast gave to me: ways to counter misinformation from @jfarkas.bsky.social
On the first day of christmas, our podcast gave to me: a powerful conversation with @jowolff.bsky.social on building a culture of respect in democracy @blavatnikschool.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
On the first day of christmas, our podcast gave to me: a powerful conversation with @jowolff.bsky.social on building a culture of respect in democracy @blavatnikschool.bsky.social
Thanks for all of your support for season 1! We will be back 14th January 2026 with season 2. In the meantime, check out all 12 episodes of the first season via the link in our bio
December 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Thanks for all of your support for season 1! We will be back 14th January 2026 with season 2. In the meantime, check out all 12 episodes of the first season via the link in our bio
Why does #empathy matter in a #democracy?
In our season finale, Keith explains how systems often overlook #minorities and future generations and how empathy might help widen who gets considered in decisions.
🎧 Have you tuned in yet? Link in bio!
In our season finale, Keith explains how systems often overlook #minorities and future generations and how empathy might help widen who gets considered in decisions.
🎧 Have you tuned in yet? Link in bio!
December 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Why does #empathy matter in a #democracy?
In our season finale, Keith explains how systems often overlook #minorities and future generations and how empathy might help widen who gets considered in decisions.
🎧 Have you tuned in yet? Link in bio!
In our season finale, Keith explains how systems often overlook #minorities and future generations and how empathy might help widen who gets considered in decisions.
🎧 Have you tuned in yet? Link in bio!
🎙️The final episode of the first season is here and it’s a bit of a different one! 🎙️
Jess is joined by co-host Keith to discuss his own work on empathy in democracy, why they started the podcast and more! Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts and thank you for joining us for S1!
Jess is joined by co-host Keith to discuss his own work on empathy in democracy, why they started the podcast and more! Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts and thank you for joining us for S1!
December 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🎙️The final episode of the first season is here and it’s a bit of a different one! 🎙️
Jess is joined by co-host Keith to discuss his own work on empathy in democracy, why they started the podcast and more! Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts and thank you for joining us for S1!
Jess is joined by co-host Keith to discuss his own work on empathy in democracy, why they started the podcast and more! Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts and thank you for joining us for S1!
In Episode 11 Juliet discuss with our host Jess about how loss and our reactions of grief and grievance can shape our democracy.
Have you listened yet? Follow the link in our bio or find us wherever you get your podcasts
Have you listened yet? Follow the link in our bio or find us wherever you get your podcasts
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In Episode 11 Juliet discuss with our host Jess about how loss and our reactions of grief and grievance can shape our democracy.
Have you listened yet? Follow the link in our bio or find us wherever you get your podcasts
Have you listened yet? Follow the link in our bio or find us wherever you get your podcasts
🎙️ Episode 11 is now live!
Prof. Juliet Hooker of Brown University joins Jess to talk about Black grief, white grievance and protest, exploring how loss and activism shape democratic life.
Let us know in the comments what stood out most to you from Juliet’s podcast!
Prof. Juliet Hooker of Brown University joins Jess to talk about Black grief, white grievance and protest, exploring how loss and activism shape democratic life.
Let us know in the comments what stood out most to you from Juliet’s podcast!
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🎙️ Episode 11 is now live!
Prof. Juliet Hooker of Brown University joins Jess to talk about Black grief, white grievance and protest, exploring how loss and activism shape democratic life.
Let us know in the comments what stood out most to you from Juliet’s podcast!
Prof. Juliet Hooker of Brown University joins Jess to talk about Black grief, white grievance and protest, exploring how loss and activism shape democratic life.
Let us know in the comments what stood out most to you from Juliet’s podcast!
10 episodes into Democracy:Differently and our guests have shared incredible ideas.
For this second edition of our book recs, we’re highlighting their latest work for anyone who wants to explore these ideas more deeply.
For this second edition of our book recs, we’re highlighting their latest work for anyone who wants to explore these ideas more deeply.
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
10 episodes into Democracy:Differently and our guests have shared incredible ideas.
For this second edition of our book recs, we’re highlighting their latest work for anyone who wants to explore these ideas more deeply.
For this second edition of our book recs, we’re highlighting their latest work for anyone who wants to explore these ideas more deeply.
In Episode 10, Keith speaks with Jennifer Edmond about how AI is reshaping democracy and what it means for citizens, institutions, and the future of participation.
Have you tuned in yet? 🎧
Link in bio!
#democracydifferently #AI #democracy #podcast #techandsociety
Have you tuned in yet? 🎧
Link in bio!
#democracydifferently #AI #democracy #podcast #techandsociety
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
In Episode 10, Keith speaks with Jennifer Edmond about how AI is reshaping democracy and what it means for citizens, institutions, and the future of participation.
Have you tuned in yet? 🎧
Link in bio!
#democracydifferently #AI #democracy #podcast #techandsociety
Have you tuned in yet? 🎧
Link in bio!
#democracydifferently #AI #democracy #podcast #techandsociety
🎙️ Episode 10 is out now!
We’re diving into the world of AI, exploring its potential risks and challenges, & its role in reshaping the future of democracy with @tcddublin.bsky.social, an expert in digital humanities and culture.
🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
We’re diving into the world of AI, exploring its potential risks and challenges, & its role in reshaping the future of democracy with @tcddublin.bsky.social, an expert in digital humanities and culture.
🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🎙️ Episode 10 is out now!
We’re diving into the world of AI, exploring its potential risks and challenges, & its role in reshaping the future of democracy with @tcddublin.bsky.social, an expert in digital humanities and culture.
🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
We’re diving into the world of AI, exploring its potential risks and challenges, & its role in reshaping the future of democracy with @tcddublin.bsky.social, an expert in digital humanities and culture.
🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
Democracy:Differently has just hit 4,500+ listeners across all platforms! 🎉
From climate change to fake news and the future of democracy, thank you for joining the conversation.
We’re only getting started. Stay tuned for more updates!
#podcast #democracy #democracydifferently
From climate change to fake news and the future of democracy, thank you for joining the conversation.
We’re only getting started. Stay tuned for more updates!
#podcast #democracy #democracydifferently
October 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Democracy:Differently has just hit 4,500+ listeners across all platforms! 🎉
From climate change to fake news and the future of democracy, thank you for joining the conversation.
We’re only getting started. Stay tuned for more updates!
#podcast #democracy #democracydifferently
From climate change to fake news and the future of democracy, thank you for joining the conversation.
We’re only getting started. Stay tuned for more updates!
#podcast #democracy #democracydifferently
Could Mars help us rethink democracy on Earth?
In our new episode, Prof. André Bächtiger from the @unistuttgart.bsky.social explores how imagining life on Mars can reshape our ideas about democracy and civic life here on Earth. 🌍
🎧 Listen now and discover what his experiment revealed
#democracy
In our new episode, Prof. André Bächtiger from the @unistuttgart.bsky.social explores how imagining life on Mars can reshape our ideas about democracy and civic life here on Earth. 🌍
🎧 Listen now and discover what his experiment revealed
#democracy
October 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Could Mars help us rethink democracy on Earth?
In our new episode, Prof. André Bächtiger from the @unistuttgart.bsky.social explores how imagining life on Mars can reshape our ideas about democracy and civic life here on Earth. 🌍
🎧 Listen now and discover what his experiment revealed
#democracy
In our new episode, Prof. André Bächtiger from the @unistuttgart.bsky.social explores how imagining life on Mars can reshape our ideas about democracy and civic life here on Earth. 🌍
🎧 Listen now and discover what his experiment revealed
#democracy
Ep. 9 out now! 🚀
Keith speaks with Prof. André Bächtiger of (@Uni_Stuttgart) about reimaging democracy from scratch on #Mars and if it would impact democratic systems on Earth!
🎧 Tune in now!
#democracydifferently
Keith speaks with Prof. André Bächtiger of (@Uni_Stuttgart) about reimaging democracy from scratch on #Mars and if it would impact democratic systems on Earth!
🎧 Tune in now!
#democracydifferently
October 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Ep. 9 out now! 🚀
Keith speaks with Prof. André Bächtiger of (@Uni_Stuttgart) about reimaging democracy from scratch on #Mars and if it would impact democratic systems on Earth!
🎧 Tune in now!
#democracydifferently
Keith speaks with Prof. André Bächtiger of (@Uni_Stuttgart) about reimaging democracy from scratch on #Mars and if it would impact democratic systems on Earth!
🎧 Tune in now!
#democracydifferently
What began as a simple #idea has grown into a space built by Hosts Keith and Jess - to #question, #reimagine and focus on #solutions. It’s about looking at democracy through a different lens.Thank you for listening and choosing to see democracy....differently!
Stay tuned for more!
Stay tuned for more!
October 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
What began as a simple #idea has grown into a space built by Hosts Keith and Jess - to #question, #reimagine and focus on #solutions. It’s about looking at democracy through a different lens.Thank you for listening and choosing to see democracy....differently!
Stay tuned for more!
Stay tuned for more!
María Corina Machado’s reaction to her Nobel Peace Prize win is everything!
“This is a movement… an achievement of a whole society. I am just one person.”
Awarded for defending democratic rights in Venezuela and challenging authoritarian rule - a powerful moment for democratic movements worldwide. 🌍
“This is a movement… an achievement of a whole society. I am just one person.”
Awarded for defending democratic rights in Venezuela and challenging authoritarian rule - a powerful moment for democratic movements worldwide. 🌍
October 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
María Corina Machado’s reaction to her Nobel Peace Prize win is everything!
“This is a movement… an achievement of a whole society. I am just one person.”
Awarded for defending democratic rights in Venezuela and challenging authoritarian rule - a powerful moment for democratic movements worldwide. 🌍
“This is a movement… an achievement of a whole society. I am just one person.”
Awarded for defending democratic rights in Venezuela and challenging authoritarian rule - a powerful moment for democratic movements worldwide. 🌍
How much are people really aware in a #democratic system?
Ep. 8 with Jonathan Benson dives into how #diversity and #experimentation could open it up for everyone.
🎧 Link in bio and stay tuned for more!
Ep. 8 with Jonathan Benson dives into how #diversity and #experimentation could open it up for everyone.
🎧 Link in bio and stay tuned for more!
October 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
How much are people really aware in a #democratic system?
Ep. 8 with Jonathan Benson dives into how #diversity and #experimentation could open it up for everyone.
🎧 Link in bio and stay tuned for more!
Ep. 8 with Jonathan Benson dives into how #diversity and #experimentation could open it up for everyone.
🎧 Link in bio and stay tuned for more!
🎙️ Episode 8 is out now!
Jess @jtsuth.bsky.social
sits down with Jonathan Benson (@j-benson.bsky.social) to talk democratic theory, scepticism, and the intersections of politics, philosophy & economics.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
#DemocracyDifferently #PoliticalTheory #Democracy #PPE
Jess @jtsuth.bsky.social
sits down with Jonathan Benson (@j-benson.bsky.social) to talk democratic theory, scepticism, and the intersections of politics, philosophy & economics.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
#DemocracyDifferently #PoliticalTheory #Democracy #PPE
October 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
🎙️ Episode 8 is out now!
Jess @jtsuth.bsky.social
sits down with Jonathan Benson (@j-benson.bsky.social) to talk democratic theory, scepticism, and the intersections of politics, philosophy & economics.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
#DemocracyDifferently #PoliticalTheory #Democracy #PPE
Jess @jtsuth.bsky.social
sits down with Jonathan Benson (@j-benson.bsky.social) to talk democratic theory, scepticism, and the intersections of politics, philosophy & economics.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
#DemocracyDifferently #PoliticalTheory #Democracy #PPE
Monday saw the conclusion of the 80th annual #UNGA in New York. This year's theme was "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
Did delegates live up to that theme, and what were the major highlights of the week? Here's our pick of highlights from the session:
Did delegates live up to that theme, and what were the major highlights of the week? Here's our pick of highlights from the session:
October 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Monday saw the conclusion of the 80th annual #UNGA in New York. This year's theme was "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
Did delegates live up to that theme, and what were the major highlights of the week? Here's our pick of highlights from the session:
Did delegates live up to that theme, and what were the major highlights of the week? Here's our pick of highlights from the session:
Need a break from talk of DOGE and broken escalators?
We've got you covered!
Catch up on ep.7 of our democracy podcast, featuring Prof. Maija Setälä talking short-termism, climate assemblies, and more!
#democracy #citizenengagement #publicparticipation #policychange #longtermthinking
We've got you covered!
Catch up on ep.7 of our democracy podcast, featuring Prof. Maija Setälä talking short-termism, climate assemblies, and more!
#democracy #citizenengagement #publicparticipation #policychange #longtermthinking
September 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Need a break from talk of DOGE and broken escalators?
We've got you covered!
Catch up on ep.7 of our democracy podcast, featuring Prof. Maija Setälä talking short-termism, climate assemblies, and more!
#democracy #citizenengagement #publicparticipation #policychange #longtermthinking
We've got you covered!
Catch up on ep.7 of our democracy podcast, featuring Prof. Maija Setälä talking short-termism, climate assemblies, and more!
#democracy #citizenengagement #publicparticipation #policychange #longtermthinking
Grateful to be featured by the @timeshighered.bsky.social on the show’s origins & impact, plus a look at where things are going! 🎙️
Find out what Jess (@jtsuth.bsky.social), Keith, and the whole team have to say about our journey with the podcast so far: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/refle...
Find out what Jess (@jtsuth.bsky.social), Keith, and the whole team have to say about our journey with the podcast so far: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/refle...
September 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Grateful to be featured by the @timeshighered.bsky.social on the show’s origins & impact, plus a look at where things are going! 🎙️
Find out what Jess (@jtsuth.bsky.social), Keith, and the whole team have to say about our journey with the podcast so far: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/refle...
Find out what Jess (@jtsuth.bsky.social), Keith, and the whole team have to say about our journey with the podcast so far: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/refle...
How do we move away from "short-termism" & look for long-term solutions to democracy's biggest problems?
We tackle that & more with Maija Setala, Prof of Poli Sci at @uniturku.bsky.social, co-PI of @erc.europa.eu Synergy project ADDI & co-PI of INVEST hub @invest-flagship.bsky.social
Listen now!
We tackle that & more with Maija Setala, Prof of Poli Sci at @uniturku.bsky.social, co-PI of @erc.europa.eu Synergy project ADDI & co-PI of INVEST hub @invest-flagship.bsky.social
Listen now!
September 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
How do we move away from "short-termism" & look for long-term solutions to democracy's biggest problems?
We tackle that & more with Maija Setala, Prof of Poli Sci at @uniturku.bsky.social, co-PI of @erc.europa.eu Synergy project ADDI & co-PI of INVEST hub @invest-flagship.bsky.social
Listen now!
We tackle that & more with Maija Setala, Prof of Poli Sci at @uniturku.bsky.social, co-PI of @erc.europa.eu Synergy project ADDI & co-PI of INVEST hub @invest-flagship.bsky.social
Listen now!
All eyes on #Nepal
This week, we're looking at recent protests in Nepal and what it means for #democracy, free speech, as well as social media use, particularly for Gen Z!
Researcher
@danwhite00.bsky.social
breaks it down in our latest #DDAnalysis episode.
#democracy #freespeech
This week, we're looking at recent protests in Nepal and what it means for #democracy, free speech, as well as social media use, particularly for Gen Z!
Researcher
@danwhite00.bsky.social
breaks it down in our latest #DDAnalysis episode.
#democracy #freespeech
September 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
All eyes on #Nepal
This week, we're looking at recent protests in Nepal and what it means for #democracy, free speech, as well as social media use, particularly for Gen Z!
Researcher
@danwhite00.bsky.social
breaks it down in our latest #DDAnalysis episode.
#democracy #freespeech
This week, we're looking at recent protests in Nepal and what it means for #democracy, free speech, as well as social media use, particularly for Gen Z!
Researcher
@danwhite00.bsky.social
breaks it down in our latest #DDAnalysis episode.
#democracy #freespeech
Happy International Day of Democracy! 🌍
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said it best: “Democracy is powered by the will of the people - by their voices, their choices, and their participation.”
What does democracy mean to you? Let us know ⬇️
#democracyday #voiceofthepeople
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said it best: “Democracy is powered by the will of the people - by their voices, their choices, and their participation.”
What does democracy mean to you? Let us know ⬇️
#democracyday #voiceofthepeople
September 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Happy International Day of Democracy! 🌍
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said it best: “Democracy is powered by the will of the people - by their voices, their choices, and their participation.”
What does democracy mean to you? Let us know ⬇️
#democracyday #voiceofthepeople
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said it best: “Democracy is powered by the will of the people - by their voices, their choices, and their participation.”
What does democracy mean to you? Let us know ⬇️
#democracyday #voiceofthepeople
Volume up - ep. 6 is out! 🎧
We were joined by @nicolecurato.bsky.social, Professor of Democratic Governance at @unibirmingham.bsky.social, to discuss emotions as a critical part of #democracy.
We cover emotions, decolonisation, the future of politics, and more. Tune in today!
#PodcastDrop
We were joined by @nicolecurato.bsky.social, Professor of Democratic Governance at @unibirmingham.bsky.social, to discuss emotions as a critical part of #democracy.
We cover emotions, decolonisation, the future of politics, and more. Tune in today!
#PodcastDrop
September 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Volume up - ep. 6 is out! 🎧
We were joined by @nicolecurato.bsky.social, Professor of Democratic Governance at @unibirmingham.bsky.social, to discuss emotions as a critical part of #democracy.
We cover emotions, decolonisation, the future of politics, and more. Tune in today!
#PodcastDrop
We were joined by @nicolecurato.bsky.social, Professor of Democratic Governance at @unibirmingham.bsky.social, to discuss emotions as a critical part of #democracy.
We cover emotions, decolonisation, the future of politics, and more. Tune in today!
#PodcastDrop
Ep. 6 is out now!🎙️
Nicole Curato (@nicolecurato.bsky.social), Prof. of Democratic Governance, (@unibirmingham.bsky.social) joins Jess
(@jtsuth.bsky.social) to talk about deliberative #democracy. We cover its aspirations, its messiness, & why it must be #decolonised.
Tune in now!
Nicole Curato (@nicolecurato.bsky.social), Prof. of Democratic Governance, (@unibirmingham.bsky.social) joins Jess
(@jtsuth.bsky.social) to talk about deliberative #democracy. We cover its aspirations, its messiness, & why it must be #decolonised.
Tune in now!
September 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Ep. 6 is out now!🎙️
Nicole Curato (@nicolecurato.bsky.social), Prof. of Democratic Governance, (@unibirmingham.bsky.social) joins Jess
(@jtsuth.bsky.social) to talk about deliberative #democracy. We cover its aspirations, its messiness, & why it must be #decolonised.
Tune in now!
Nicole Curato (@nicolecurato.bsky.social), Prof. of Democratic Governance, (@unibirmingham.bsky.social) joins Jess
(@jtsuth.bsky.social) to talk about deliberative #democracy. We cover its aspirations, its messiness, & why it must be #decolonised.
Tune in now!