Is This Democracy
@isthisdemocracypod.bsky.social
The podcast on the conflict over how much democracy, and for whom, there should be in America. Hosted by @lilymasonphd.bsky.social and @thomaszimmer.bsky.social
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Is Trump Winning or Losing – or Should We Be Asking a Different Question?
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44. Is Trump Winning or Losing – or Should We Ask a Different Question?
Podcast Episode · Is This Democracy · 06/04/2025 · 1h 8m
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June 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Is Trump Winning or Losing – or Should We Be Asking a Different Question?
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New episode of Is This Democracy:
Mass “Deportation” Is the End of Constitutional Government
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43. Mass “Deportation” Is the End of Constitutional Government
Podcast Episode · Is This Democracy · 04/25/2025 · 1h 26m
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April 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Mass “Deportation” Is the End of Constitutional Government
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Stupidity, Ideology, and Tariffs
(plus: why protests matter a great deal)
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(plus: why protests matter a great deal)
New episode of Is This Democracy:
42. Stupidity, Ideology, and Tariffs (plus: why protests matter a great deal)
Podcast Episode · Is This Democracy · 04/09/2025 · 1h 8m
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April 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Stupidity, Ideology, and Tariffs
(plus: why protests matter a great deal)
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(plus: why protests matter a great deal)
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Escalation
Over the past two weeks, the Trumpists have significantly escalated their assault on the rule of law as well as on both individuals and institutions they regard as the “enemy within.”
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Over the past two weeks, the Trumpists have significantly escalated their assault on the rule of law as well as on both individuals and institutions they regard as the “enemy within.”
New episode of Is This Democracy:
41. Escalation
Podcast Episode · Is This Democracy · 03/25/2025 · 1h 12m
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March 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Escalation
Over the past two weeks, the Trumpists have significantly escalated their assault on the rule of law as well as on both individuals and institutions they regard as the “enemy within.”
New episode of Is This Democracy:
Over the past two weeks, the Trumpists have significantly escalated their assault on the rule of law as well as on both individuals and institutions they regard as the “enemy within.”
New episode of Is This Democracy:
The Precarious State of the Union
- What we’ve learned – about either party – from the bizarre spectacle of Trump’s speech in Congress.
- What to make of the Supreme Court’s relationship with MAGA and why John Roberts will absolutely not be the savior of democracy.
New Is This Democracy:
- What we’ve learned – about either party – from the bizarre spectacle of Trump’s speech in Congress.
- What to make of the Supreme Court’s relationship with MAGA and why John Roberts will absolutely not be the savior of democracy.
New Is This Democracy:
40. The Precarious State of the Union
Podcast Episode · Is This Democracy · 03/07/2025 · 1h 12m
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March 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Precarious State of the Union
- What we’ve learned – about either party – from the bizarre spectacle of Trump’s speech in Congress.
- What to make of the Supreme Court’s relationship with MAGA and why John Roberts will absolutely not be the savior of democracy.
New Is This Democracy:
- What we’ve learned – about either party – from the bizarre spectacle of Trump’s speech in Congress.
- What to make of the Supreme Court’s relationship with MAGA and why John Roberts will absolutely not be the savior of democracy.
New Is This Democracy:
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The Path to Authoritarianism
One month into the Trumpist regime, we reflect on what has happened since Trump returned to the presidency, what might be coming next, and what we have learned about America along the way.
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The Path to Authoritarianism
One month into the Trumpist regime, we reflect on what has happened since Trump returned to the presidency, what might be coming next, and what we have learned about America along the way.
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39. The Path to Authoritarianism
Podcast Episode · Is This Democracy · 02/21/2025 · 1h 11m
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February 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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The Path to Authoritarianism
One month into the Trumpist regime, we reflect on what has happened since Trump returned to the presidency, what might be coming next, and what we have learned about America along the way.
New episode of Is This Democracy:
The Path to Authoritarianism
One month into the Trumpist regime, we reflect on what has happened since Trump returned to the presidency, what might be coming next, and what we have learned about America along the way.
New episode of Is This Democracy:
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Is the Constitution Still in Effect?
We take stock of our rapidly escalating constitutional crisis, discuss the role of Elon Musk in relation to the other MAGA factions, and talk about the stakes of this moment in U.S. history.
New episode of Is This Democracy:
Is the Constitution Still in Effect?
We take stock of our rapidly escalating constitutional crisis, discuss the role of Elon Musk in relation to the other MAGA factions, and talk about the stakes of this moment in U.S. history.
New episode of Is This Democracy:
38. Is the Constitution Still in Effect?
Podcast Episode · Is This Democracy · 02/07/2025 · 1h 5m
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February 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
📢 PODCAST
Is the Constitution Still in Effect?
We take stock of our rapidly escalating constitutional crisis, discuss the role of Elon Musk in relation to the other MAGA factions, and talk about the stakes of this moment in U.S. history.
New episode of Is This Democracy:
Is the Constitution Still in Effect?
We take stock of our rapidly escalating constitutional crisis, discuss the role of Elon Musk in relation to the other MAGA factions, and talk about the stakes of this moment in U.S. history.
New episode of Is This Democracy:
Into the Trump Regime
We reflect on the Inauguration and the onslaught of presidential executive orders and proclamations in the first 72 hours of Trumpism in power.
Is This Democracy is back!
We reflect on the Inauguration and the onslaught of presidential executive orders and proclamations in the first 72 hours of Trumpism in power.
Is This Democracy is back!
37. Into the Trump Regime
Podcast Episode · Is This Democracy · 01/24/2025 · 1h 6m
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January 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Into the Trump Regime
We reflect on the Inauguration and the onslaught of presidential executive orders and proclamations in the first 72 hours of Trumpism in power.
Is This Democracy is back!
We reflect on the Inauguration and the onslaught of presidential executive orders and proclamations in the first 72 hours of Trumpism in power.
Is This Democracy is back!
Reposted by Is This Democracy
Just recorded an extensive conversation with @lilymasonphd.bsky.social about the Inauguration and the first 72 hours of the Trump regime.
I can't say it was particularly uplifting, but I do think we found a way to put everything that has transpired so far into perspective.
Out tomorrow morning!
I can't say it was particularly uplifting, but I do think we found a way to put everything that has transpired so far into perspective.
Out tomorrow morning!
A reminder: “Is This Democracy” is coming back!
Join us for a big-picture perspective on the ongoing struggle over American democracy as we are entering the new Trump regime.
Follow us @isthisdemocracypod.bsky.social and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. A new episode will be out Friday.
Join us for a big-picture perspective on the ongoing struggle over American democracy as we are entering the new Trump regime.
Follow us @isthisdemocracypod.bsky.social and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. A new episode will be out Friday.
Is This Democracy
Politics Podcast · 36 Episodes · Updated Weekly
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January 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Just recorded an extensive conversation with @lilymasonphd.bsky.social about the Inauguration and the first 72 hours of the Trump regime.
I can't say it was particularly uplifting, but I do think we found a way to put everything that has transpired so far into perspective.
Out tomorrow morning!
I can't say it was particularly uplifting, but I do think we found a way to put everything that has transpired so far into perspective.
Out tomorrow morning!
Good news: Is This Democracy will be back!
Look for our relaunch episode to drop towards the end of next week, as @lilymasonphd.bsky.social and @thomaszimmer.bsky.social will be talking about the first few days of the Trump regime - and the broader struggle over democracy in America.
Look for our relaunch episode to drop towards the end of next week, as @lilymasonphd.bsky.social and @thomaszimmer.bsky.social will be talking about the first few days of the Trump regime - and the broader struggle over democracy in America.
January 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Good news: Is This Democracy will be back!
Look for our relaunch episode to drop towards the end of next week, as @lilymasonphd.bsky.social and @thomaszimmer.bsky.social will be talking about the first few days of the Trump regime - and the broader struggle over democracy in America.
Look for our relaunch episode to drop towards the end of next week, as @lilymasonphd.bsky.social and @thomaszimmer.bsky.social will be talking about the first few days of the Trump regime - and the broader struggle over democracy in America.