Jun 25, 2026

We discuss the intersection of policymaking on economics and democracy, the harm of intense concentration of wealth, and the need for building durable civil society.

Alex’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1. Join an organization in your community

2. Be in community with other people

Alex...

Jun 18, 2026

We discuss  the enthusiasm for civic engagement by right-wing women, which translates to power and victory at the ballot box. 

Katie’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Research and know the issues on your ballot

2) Vote in local elections

Katie Gaddini is a sociologist, visiting scholar at Stanford...

Jun 11, 2026

We discuss  the overlooked and insidious complications from gerontocracy in American democracy.

Sam’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Think of democracy as a political form for transient human beings 

2) Evangelize one of these ideas: age quotas, tax code reform, or campaign finance reform

Samuel...

Jun 4, 2026

We discuss  the balance of influence between activists and the majority in local politics and how we can reinvigorate democracy at the local level. 

Brian’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Identify the problem you want to fix in your community

2) Develop an innovative solution and advocate for it

May 28, 2026

We discuss the case for SWAMP audits, how we can truly build a multiracial democracy, and why we’re going to have to fight for it. 

Steve’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Find your Minimum Viable Community and engage

2) Do a SWAMP audit!

Steve Phillips is the founder of Democracy in Color,...