EPISODE · Jul 4, 2026 · 58 MIN
Revisiting: "What Is Democracy"
from Sticky Note Conversations · host Erika Washington
Host Erika Washington revisits powerful moments from past guests to tackle one big question: What is democracy, and do we really have it?From a mother teaching her toddlers about voting through dance-party elections, to a candid late-night conversation with her friend Derek about Trump, free speech, and why Black voters need to show up decisively — this episode weaves together perspectives on equity, representation, and the gap between democracy's ideals and its reality in America.Guests reflect on gerrymandering, voter suppression, the power of local elections, and why "vote for the lesser of two evils" misses the point of what democracy should be. It's an unfiltered, funny, and deeply honest look at democracy from the people living it every day.
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Host Erika Washington revisits powerful moments from past guests to tackle one big question: What is democracy, and do we really have it?From a mother teaching her toddlers about voting through dance-party elections, to a candid late-night conversation with her friend Derek about Trump, free speech, and why Black voters need to show up decisively — this episode weaves together perspectives on equity, representation, and the gap between democracy's ideals and its reality in America.Guests reflect on gerrymandering, voter suppression, the power of local elections, and why "vote for the lesser of two evils" misses the point of what democracy should be. It's an unfiltered, funny, and deeply honest look at democracy from the people living it every day.
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