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Democracy Discussions
by Emily Hausheer
Hosted by Emily Hausheer, a podcast to discuss and offer new ideas for liberal democracy. Autocracy is on the rise, but it is time for democracies to renew hope. Through discussing issues such as political prisoners, transnational repression, basic democratic values, kleptocracy, disinformation- and how we can fight back.
Episodes
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Is Risk Aversion Undermining Progress?
Is risk adversion in the foreign affairs space making it more difficult to act quickly on current situations?
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Diplomatic Passport
Autocrats now denaturalize their opposition to weaken their political chances, when European countries naturalize dissidents- it plays into the dictator's agenda. A new passport providing advanced biometrics, Pegasus scanning, anti-TNR tools, and giving diplomatic immunity will be a stronger...
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Nicaragua and Human Rights
Jonathan Braudy Sanchez reveals how Nicaragua is leveraging statelessness as a form of repression, and the difficulty of getting information out of Nicaragua.
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Following Through With Delcy
Policy credibility is undermined if the United States does not follow through with Delcy on topics such as political prisoners and the destruction of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez's home, books, and disappearance of his dogs. To show strength- the US must also engage with the European Union…
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Civic Spaces
Civic Education is as important as STEM in keeping democracy strong
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Transition Troubles
What are warning signs a democratic transition might not work? and what makes it work? Between the Ancien Regime and Strongman Cycles, a democratic transition must act wisely.
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Maria Oropeza and the Venezuelan Elections
Maria Oropeza is a Venezuelan activist and former political prisoner whose livestream captured the repressive crackdown on Venezuelans documenting the 2024 election. She recently was freed from prison, and came on Democracy Discussions to talk about her experiences and hopes for a free Venezuela....
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Dictatorships in Fiction
Many dictatorships are depicted in fiction, but what makes Les Miserables unique from other works when it comes to depicting autocracy? The psychology of autocracy is depicted strongly
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Venezuela's Crisis and Political Persecution with Simon Molina
Simon Molina joins Democracy Discussions to discuss how the Maduro regime completely destroyed the education and healthcare systems in Venezuela. The importance of opposition unity and support for political prisoners. We recommend following Simon Molina, Leopoldo Lopez, Lilian Tintori, Genesis...
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Listen to the Dissidents
The World Liberty Congress sought to bring over 1000 dissidents together to stand against dictatorships. We need a new approach on universal human rights
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Ending the Polarization
Thomas Howes from the Reagan Caucus joins us to discuss how we can break the Resentment Politics cycle Access the Federalist Here:https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1404/1404-h/1404-h.htm Democracy in America https://www.gutenberg.org/files/815/815-h/815-h.htm Vital Center https://thevitalcenter.com/
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Marketing Human Rights
Grace Douglas joins us at Democracy Discussions to discuss how human rights activists can better market their message across culture. She also touches on the urgent need to get youth involved. Contact Grace at 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲@𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮.𝗰𝗼 and listen to her podcast at GoalGetHer
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Archives and Democracy with Katie Defonzo
Katie Defonzo, an expert in library science and archival work joins Emily Hausheer to discuss the ways archival work and democracy work together Check out these citizen resources https://crowd.loc.gov/ https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions
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Ai and Children's Rights
Special guest from Hungary Monica Mercz joins Democracy Discussions to offer an optimistic view of Ai innovation but the need to balance it with community. Based on her research at George Mason University
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Free Cuba with John Suarez
John Suarez from the Center for a Free Cuba joins us to discuss political prisoners and the reality in Cuba Check out his foundation here https://cubacenter.org/
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Venezuela with Luis Ramirez
International Coordinator of Voluntad Popular in the US Luis Ramirez joins Democracy Discussions to provide a new angle of Venezuela
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Are We Using the Wrong Narratives?
Cold War and World War II analogies are often not helping us defeat the Alliance of Autocracy. Maybe that's because we need to go back further.
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Ending the Violence
Political violence is increasing at an alarming rate- from Ecuador,, Colombia, and the United States we need to break the cycle
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Why Should You Care?
Foreign policy impacts your life, you can turn away but dictators are not.
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Over One Million Political Prisoners
There are more political prisoners now than at any point in history, we need to free them all. Political Prisoner Handbook: https://worldlibertycongress.org/handbook/ The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention...
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Summer Reading For Democracy
From timeless classics to pressing new releases, there are some great books for prepping yourself to better understand today's foreign policy situation.
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The War For Your Heart and Mind
From impersonating Americans and Europeans on the internet, to funding influencers, and "politically killing" anybody who speaks against them- dictators are working to expand their narrative control to ways that are more intense than typical propaganda you learn about. Learn More: Autocracy Inc…
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Dictators Will Find You Abroad
Transnational repression is a growing threat from autocratic regimes. Increasingly exiles and refugees are the main focus of authoritarian regimes for silencing campaigns. Private citizens in democracies from Hollywood to academic are also increasingly pressured by authoritarian regimes. Check…
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Introducing Democracy Dialogues
Autocrats are working together in a global network involving kleptocracy, transnational repression, disinformation, and force. Through conversation, dialogue, and strategizing with people from different backgrounds defenders of democracy can create a better and more democratic world.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by Emily Hausheer, a podcast to discuss and offer new ideas for liberal democracy. Autocracy is on the rise, but it is time for democracies to renew hope. Through discussing issues such as political prisoners, transnational repression, basic democratic values, kleptocracy, disinformation- and how we can fight back.
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Hosted by Emily Hausheer, a podcast to discuss and offer new ideas for liberal democracy. Autocracy is on the rise, but it is time for democracies to renew hope. Through discussing issues such as political prisoners, transnational repression, basic democratic values, kleptocracy, disinformation-...
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