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What can we do to strengthen democracy? Politics Is Everything provides nonpartisan research and engages in thought-provoking conversations to inspire informed political and civic participation.
Democracy faces a wide range of pressing challenges - from extreme partisanship and divisive politics to persistent inequities in access, voice and participation in public institutions and decision-making processes, from civic unrest to institutions that aren’t responsive to public needs. But it's not enough to just identify problems. Politics Is Everything from the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia provides nonpartisan research and engages in thought-provoking conversations to inspire informed political and civic participation in order to strengthen democracy. Politics Is Everything is hosted by Kyle Kondik, Carah Ong Whaley, and other members of the Center for Politics team.
Carah Ong Whaley (PhD, University of Virginia) is director of civic engagement at the Center for Politics at UVA. Carah is also the Vice Chair of the Civic Engagement Section of the American Political Science Association. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Teen Vogue, NPR, Inside Higher Education, Education Dive, among others. She is co-author of American Government: Roots and Reform (Pearson), chapters on Political Parties, Campaigns, Elections and Voting, and The Media.
Kyle Kondik is managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, Center for Politics’ authoritative, nonpartisan newsletter on American campaigns and elections. He is a frequently cited expert on American politics who has appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, PBS NewsHour and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. He is author of The Long Red Thread (2021) and The Bellwether (2016).
Waves of student protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza swept American campuses last week and along with them the debate of free speech and the freedom to peaceably assemble on campus grounds.
A common narrative about the 2024 election is that “democracy is on the ballot” and that American democracy could be in very dire shape if the election doesn’t go a particular way. At The Democracy Group, we understand those risks and take them seriously. But we also know that many other media outlets will be covering the election through this lens.
We caught up with one of our hosts Carah Ong Whaley from Politics is Everything about the podcast, challenges as well as tips for young voices looking to enter politics and the podcasting sphere.
A new year means new episodes!
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Welcome to the Best of 2023!
We hope you got to spend a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families and friends.
For the latest in our series on organizations that inspire us to take action to build a stronger democracy, Democracy Group community manager Jessie Nguyen caught up with Bree Grossi Wilde, executive director of the State Democracy Research Initiative at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
In what many deem a patriarchal country, two women are on track to make history as they are both presidential nominees in Mexico’s leading parties. Polls showed the two female candidates are currently front runners and the most likely to be elected presidents in the general election on June 2, 2024.
We're excited to share a new podcast in the democracy space — Vital Signs of Democracy. Community Manager Megan Goldstein talked with hosts Debilyn Molineaux and David Riordan to learn more
A surprisingly large number of Ohioans flocked to the polls in August to cast their vote on Issue 1, where 57% voted "no" to defeat the measure.
Over 400 million people worldwide listen to podcasts!
On June 29th, the supreme court ruled to make affirmative action unlawful in The Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina.
Looking for a new book to read this summer? Here are 10 recommendations from our network's hosts and producers.
This week, Community Manager Megan Goldstein interviewed Morris Effron, co-founder of Citizen Connect. Read on to learn more about the organization and how you can get involved!
AI is rapidly evolving and has the potential to transform many aspects of our lives, including democracy.
In order to understand how to strengthen democracy, we must understand how this erosion happens.
Welcome, TPNR! We are excited to announce a new show in our network: Talkin' Politics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other, or TPNR for short.
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