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Neither Free Nor Fair?
by Political Economy Forum
This new podcast series, “Neither Free Nor Fair?” is produced at the University of Washington and hosted by James Long, Associate Professor of Political Science.
Episodes
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Russia, If You’re Listening with Scott Radnitz
Prof. Scott Radnitz of UW joins James to discuss Russia and Vladimir Putin's influence on elections & democracy at home and abroad; potential hacking in the 2020 election; and the role that conspiracy theories play in post-Soviet politics. Scott is the author of the new book, Revealing Schemes…
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Democratic Backsliding in American States: Jake Grumbach
Jake Grumbach, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington, joins Morgan and Nicolas to discuss the indicators and causes of American democratic backsliding. Jake is the author of a forthcoming paper entitled “Laboratories of Democratic Backsliding.” Coverage of the...
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Our Data, Whose Democracy? with Wong and Weller
Wendy Wong, Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto & Nicholas Weller, Associate Professor of Political Science at UC-Riverside join James to discuss datafication, human rights, regulation of big tech, and democracy. Wendy and Nick are the authors of the forthcoming paper "We...
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Everyday Politics in Africa: Jeff Paller
Jeff Paller, Assistant Prof. at the University of San Francisco, joins James and Morgan to discuss the daily interactions and informal governance that characterize and inform politics in African democracies. The conversation includes Jeff's insight regarding the influence of shifts in…
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Democracy in Latin America: Michael Albertus
Michael Albertus, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago joins James to discuss politics and democratization in Latin America - including when/how the region gained independence, the importance of land and land reform, property rights, left-wing radicals vs....
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What is Happening in Uganda: Golooba-Mutebi
Ugandan political scientist Frederick Golooba-Mutebi joins James to discuss the recent election in Uganda, historical and contemporary conflict over democracy, President Yoweri Museveni's retail campaign compared to the role of social media and the rise in popularity of the opposition leader Bobi...
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Special Townhall Discussion *Crossover with the Political Economy Forum*
In this special, crossover episode with the Political Economy Forum podcast, Professors Long and Menaldo are having an open, live discussion with Forum affiliates and friends on the Biden Agenda, the state of American democracy, COVID, and social media in politics. This podcast is hosted by…
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Karen Ferree: Are Voters 'Tribal'?
Karen Ferree, Prof. at UCSD joins James to discuss what it means for voters to be ‘tribal,’ partisanship in the US, racial/ethnic voting in South Africa and Kenya, and the implications of identity to democratic politics. Karen is the author of Framing the Race in South Africa: the Political…
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Jessica Beyer: Online Chatter, Real-world Mayhem
Dr. Jessica Beyer of the University of Washington joins James to discuss online coordination of the Jan. 6th attack, Facebook groups, QAnon, and the ability to "deprogram" followers of online conspiracy theories and far-right extremism. Jessica is the author of the book Expect Us: Online...
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Dan Slater: What’s Happening in Myanmar?
Prof. Dan Slater of Univ. of Michigan discusses with James the ongoing protests, coup, election fraud, and democratization in Myanmar. Dan is author of Ordering Power: Contentious Politics and Authoritarian Leviathans in Southeast Asia and a co-editor of Southeast Asia in Political Science…
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Bryan Finney on Technology and Voting
Bryan Finney, Founder and President of Democracy Live joins James to discuss the role of technology in the voting process and how we might all be voting in the future.
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Long and Menaldo on Deplatforming and Impeachment
Prof. Victor Menaldo of UW Political Economy Forum discusses with James their recent piece on Section 230 and Trump’s deplatforming in the Seattle Times, and obscure features of the Constitution regarding Impeachment and the upcoming Senate trial.
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America: So Now What? with Chris Parker
Prof. Chris Parker of the Univ. Washington discusses with James what to expect next from the Biden/Harris administration, the Republican Party, and the future of American democracy.
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Megan Francis: Why is this Happening?
Prof. Megan Francis of Univ. of Washington & Harvard joins James to explain the Capitol Riot and the 2020 election in historical context; the role of race in contemporary American political life; and the contribution of Black women to the success of the Democratic Party. Megan is the author of…
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Long and Menaldo: Insurrection, Sedition, Coup -- oh my! *Special Cross-over episode*
Prof. Victor Menaldo of UW Political Economy Forum discusses with James whether the mob that attacked the Capitol is a coup attempt, insurrection, or sedition, the 25th amendment, and future prosecutions. James and Victor also discuss these issues in a recent piece published in The Conversation:...
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Gabrielle Lynch: Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation?
Prof. Gabrielle Lynch of the University of Warwick discusses with James the importance of truth, justice, and reconciliation for democracy and during political transitions.
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Stephanie Burchard and Austin Wright: Election Violence
Stephanie Burchard of Institute for Defense Analyses & Austin Wright of Univ. of Chicago join James to discuss election violence in a global and US context.
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Sara Curran: Census--Counting Folks and Counting Votes
Prof. Sara Curran of UW discusses with James the census and why counting people is important for elections and democracy.
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Pippa Norris: What is Electoral Integrity?
Prof. Pippa Norris of Harvard & Electoral Integrity Project discusses with James the concept of electoral integrity and whether the US makes the grade.
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Catch Up on Old Episodes!
As we take a short break for Thanksgiving, catch up on old episodes!
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To Coup or Not to Coup?
Victor Menaldo of Political Economy Forum joins James to discuss why a coup is unlikely in the US, the anxieties & realities of political transitions, and what the historical record can teach us about contested elections. See links on the showpage here.
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Loren Collingwood: What Do Voters Want?
Loren Collingwood of UC-Riverside discusses why Biden won the election.
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Charlotte Hill on "Count the Votes or Stop the Count"?
Charlotte Hill of FairVote & RepresentUs talks certification of ballot counts and potential legal disputes.
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Chris Parker: What to Expect Tuesday
Prof. Chris Parker of Univ. Washington discusses what to expect next Tuesday, race in American politics, and what a new Trump or Biden administration must focus on moving forward.
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Kevin Johnson: Election Reform Frontiers and Challenges
In part 2, Kevin Johnson discusses election reform frontiers & challenges with James regarding the electoral college, gerrymandering, impartial election administration, campaign finance, and rank choice voting.
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Kevin Johnson: Election Calm or Chaos?
Kevin Johnson Executive Director Election Reformers Network & James discuss what inspires calm & uncertainty in this election
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Lawrence Wilkerson on Counterintelligence and Election Security
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson of National Task Force on Election Crises, Transition Integrity Project, and College of William & Mary talks counterintelligence and election security with James.
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Election Cyberhacking
Dr. Jessica Beyer co-lead of Cybersecurity Initiative talks election cyberhacking with James.
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The Online Rumor Mill
James & Morgan talk to Prof. Emma Spiro - co-director of the Social Media Lab and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public - about online rumors, “fake news” & electoral integrity.
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America: a Fledgling Democracy?
James and Bree Bang-Jensen talk to Colin Cookman of US Institute of Peace about democracy in Afghanistan and lessons for the US. Visit Showpage.
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A (Mis)Informed Public?
James talks to Prof. Jevin West, Director Center for an Informed Public at UW & Morgan Wack of Election Integrity Partnership about social media and misinformation.
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Presidential Debates--Special Crossover Episode!
A special crossover episode of Neither Free Nor Fair? with the Political Economy Forum, James Long, Victor Menaldo, and Mark Smith discuss the presidential debates, whether the remaining debates should be canceled or not, and the role of debates to democracy.
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Trump’s Covid and Mail-In Voting
James speaks with Charlotte Hill of UC Berkeley and Jake Grumbach of UW about Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis and mail-in voting.
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Democratic Backsliding in the International Environment
In the inaugural episode, James speaks with Professor Susan Hyde from UC Berkeley about "Democracy's Backsliding in the International Environment."
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Trailer - *New Podcast on Election Security*
In this new podcast series, “Neither Free Nor Fair?” we will try to make sense of the evolving threats to election security and democracy in the US and around the world. The series is produced by the Political Economy Forum at the University of Washington and hosted by me, James Long, Associate...
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