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This Moment in Democracy
by Eagleton Institute of Politics
Presented by the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, “This Moment in Democracy,” analyzes current events and emerging themes in American politics and explores how we can reimagine democracy. "This Moment in Democracy” is made possible in part by the generosity of Eagleton supporters. To support our work, donate to the Institute at give.rutgers.edu/eagleton Learn more about Eagleton by signing-up for our email newsletter. peshine.rutgers.edu/sign-up
Episodes
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Navigating the Road to Election 2024: Insights and Conversations with Michael Smerconish
Join Saladin Ambar and Michael Smerconish as they explore the 2024 campaign landscape. Gain insights from Smerconish on navigating diverse viewpoints and the evolving political landscape.
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Undecided and Uninspired: The Challenges of Party Politics
In this episode, Lee Drutman, Senior Fellow at New America, discusses the challenge of party politics and explores ways a multi-party system could better represent America's diversity.
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Democracy's Gatekeepers: A Women's History Month Conversation
This Moment in Democracy host Saladin Ambar is joined by Dr. Christina Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus, for a conversation on the historical intersectionality of gender and politics, specifically speaking to the role black women play…
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Reparative and Restorative Justice: A Conversation with Khalil Gibran Muhammad
In honor of Black History Month, Saladin Ambar and Harvard University professor, Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, discuss reparations progress in New Jersey and nationwide, and the impacts censoring race education has on democracy.
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Presidential Greatness
In a special President's Day episode, Saladin Ambar is joined by Prof. Justin Vaughn and Prof. Brandon Rottinghaus as they share findings from the Presidential Greatness survey and the lasting impact of executive legacies.
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Looking West: Nevada & the 2024 Election
In the first episode of 2024, Saladin Ambar is joined by Jon Ralston, founder of the nonpartisan news and opinion website The Nevada Independent and MSNBC contributor, for a discussion about Nevada's important role in the upcoming presidential contests.
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Rethinking Women's Political Power
Dr. Kelly Dittmar, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University–Camden and Director of Research and Scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics discusses CAWP's latest report, Rethinking Women's Political Power. Dittmar explores...
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The Morning After: A post-election analysis of the New Jersey General Election
Join us on The Morning After as journalists, political experts, and public officials analyze New Jersey's legislative race results and their impact on the 2024 primary season. Featured Panelists: · Jeannine LaRue - Founder, LaRuelist Cafe and Senior Vice President, Kaufman Zita Group · Matthew...
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How Pop Culture Shapes Political Debates
In this episode, experts discuss how film and popular culture contribute to shaping political culture. Specifically, the discussion explores the "Barbenheimer" phenomenon from this summer's Barbie and Oppenheimer film releases, and how they ignited a contentious debate between liberals and...
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Reflecting on Populism and Governance: An Interview with Gov. Jon Corzine
Former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine shares his insights on the rise of populism in politics and opens up about what he would have done differently during his tenure as governor.
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McCarthy's Motion, Trump's Popularity and the Future of Bipartisanship
Today, we sit down with GOP political campaign strategist Mike DuHaime to discuss Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy's motion to seek the impeachment of President Biden, the enduring popularity of President Donald Trump, and the future of bipartisanship.
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The Dual Nature of 9/11
Professor Saladin Ambar reflects on the lasting impact of 9/11, from the initial unity to the subsequent political challenges. Join us on September 11th as we reflect on the past and renew our commitment to building a more perfect nation.
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Part II: Ryan Haygood: Voting Rights as an Impact for Social Change
Join the Election Nerds for the continuation of a two-part discussion with Ryan Haygood, President & CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and civil rights attorney. In this episode, Ryan discusses how his work with the Institute is placing New Jersey at the forefront of voting…
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Part I: Ryan Haygood and Building an Inclusive Democracy
Join the Election Nerds Judge Travis Francis and Dean Oliver Quinn for a special two-part episode with Ryan Haygood, President & CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and civil rights attorney. Sharing his experience working with the Legal Defense Fund and NAACP, Haygood reflects on...
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Affirmative Action Reversed: What this Landmark Supreme Court Decision Means for the Future of Diversity and Inclusion
In this podcast, we will examine the latest Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and its potential ripple effects across society, particularly for African Americans and minorities. Join nationally renowned expert Rutgers Law Professor Stacy Hawkins, as we explore the long-term consequences…
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The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence: A Panel Discussion
Join our panel of experts as we delve into the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on democracy, government, and higher education. Discover how AI can be both beneficial and harmful and the potential consequences that come with its advancement. Gain insights into the future of AI and how it…
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Trump’s Indictment: Next Steps and Implications
In a historical development that will shake up the 2024 presidential race, Donald J. Trump is the first former president to face criminal charges. Join Saladin Ambar and Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel to talk about the indictment’s ramifications and what this could mean for...
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The Aftermath of the Turkey-Syrian Earthquakes
For more than seven weeks, Turkey has grappled with the aftermath of a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Join Saladin Ambar in a conversation with Rutgers University Lecturer Selin Bengi Gümrükçü about the lasting effects of the catastrophic earthquakes in February and how the upcoming...
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The Impact of "Feels-based Politics" with Jane Coaston from The New York Times
Join Professor Saladin Ambar and New York Times Staff Writer Jane Coaston for a discussion about the impact of "feels-based politics" on our democracy. The conversation also covers vice-signaling, the new moral correctness, and how the Republican Party is gaining traction among minority groups.
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Lessons in Leadership, Media in Democracy, and the Importance of “Owning it”
Join Professor Saladin Ambar and Steve Adubato, Ph.D., for a conversation about the role of the media in a democracy, the importance of "owning it," and Adubato's book Lessons in Leadership.
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Women's History Month, Celebrating 50 years of CAWP
Join Saladin Ambar and Debbie Walsh for a Women's History Month conversation about the history of women's participation in American politics. Walsh is the Director of Eagleton's Center for American Women and Politics. The Center is nationally recognized as the leading source of scholarly research...
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Public Service, Policing, Education, and Community Engagement
Join Saladin Ambar and New Jersey Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson for a conversation during Black History Month about public service, policing, education, and community engagement. Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson represents the 15th Legislative District in New Jersey. Prior to serving in…
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Hamline, Free Speech, and Academic Freedom
Join Professor Saladin Ambar and Rutgers Law Professor Sahar Aziz for a conversation about the controversy happening at Hamline University, as well as current issues higher education is facing regarding free speech on campus, academic freedom, and the adjunctification of university faculty.
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Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, and Countering Far-Right Messages in Europe
Join Professor Saladin Ambar and videographer Arun Chaudhary for a conversation about the role video, digital media, and messaging plays in political campaigns and movements. Arun Chaudhary is a political operative and filmmaker. After serving on President Barack Obama's 2008 presidential…
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2024 Election, Police Violence and Public-School Curriculum
Saladin Ambar speaks with Amy Walter, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report, about potential Republican presidential candidates including: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, the 2024 Senate races, police...
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Manufacturing the Way We Think About Climate Change
Join Saladin Ambar for a conversation with Professor Melissa Aronczyk about her new book, A Strategic Nature: Public Relations and the Politics of American Environmentalism. Aronczyk takes us on a journey into the history of public relations and how it has shaped public opinion about how we think...
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NFL Playoffs, Classified Documents, Speaker Vote, Preview of 2024
Join Professor Saladin Ambar for a conversation with Steve Kornacki, MSNBC National Political Correspondent and longtime friend of the Eagleton Institute of Politics. Kornacki discusses the recent investigation into President Biden's classified documents, the series of votes for the Speaker of…
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How the Politics of Interracial Friendships Shaped Our Democracy
The tables are turned in this conversation as Rutgers University - School of Communication and Information Professor David Greenberg interviews our podcast host, Rutgers University Political Science Professor Saladin Ambar about his latest book, Stars and Shadows: The Politics of Interracial...
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Congressman Riggleman, Jan. 6th Committee, and The Breach
Join Saladin Ambar for a conversation with former Congressman Denver Riggleman about his role on the January 6th Committee and his new book, The Breach: The Untold Story of the Investigation into January 6th, and the threats that face our democracy moving forward.
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The First Amendment and Reproductive Rights
Join Eagleton Professor Saladin Ambar and Will Creeley, the Legal Director for FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education), for a conversation about the intersection of free speech and reproductive rights. Creeley also talks about the Dobbs decision and the importance of free speech on...
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What the 2022 Midterm Election Means for Our Democracy
Join experts from the Eagleton Institute of Politics as they analyze the results of the 2022 Midterm Election as it relates to representation, redistricting, political trends, public opinion polling, and what this all means for American democracy. Panelists: Saladin Ambar - Professor of Political...
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Election Integrity and the Battle for the Soul of Our Democracy with the "Election Nerds"
Join guest host Judge Travis Francis for a conversation with Ambassador Norm Eisen about election integrity and the upcoming 2022 midterm elections. Ambassador Eisen is currently a senior fellow in Governance Studies at Brooking. He served as special counsel to the House Judiciary, as U.S....
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Moving Forward: A New Third Party
Join Saladin Ambar and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman for a discussion about threats to democracy, and Forward, a new political party and movement.
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Giving a Voice to the Voiceless
What is polling and why is it important to participate in them? What role does polling play in a democracy? Saladin Ambar speaks to faculty and staff at the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling. We learn that by giving people a voice, public opinion polls play an important role in shaping...
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What does it take to keep the republic?
Democracy isn't guaranteed, so how do we prepare Generation Z with the tools necessary to safeguard democracy? Join Saladin Ambar in conversation with Dr. Elizabeth C. Matto, Director of Eagleton's Center for Youth Political Participation and CYPP Program Manager Jessica Ronan as they discuss…
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Reflections on 9/11, Twenty-One Years Later
Former New Jersey Attorney General John J. Farmer, Jr. recalls his experiences on the day of the September 11, 2001 attacks, and compares America's responses to other disasters and emergencies that have arisen since then. From 2003-2004, as senior counsel and team leader for the 9/11 Commission,...
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Dobbs, the Swing Justice & Constitutional Checks on SCOTUS
Join Saladin Ambar for a discussion with SCOTUSblog Editor James Romoser exploring recent SCOTUS decisions regarding abortion and climate change. Romoser also addresses questions such as: Who is the swing justice on the current bench? What in the world is the "Major Questions Doctrine?" Are there...
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Presented by the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, “This Moment in Democracy,” analyzes current events and emerging themes in American politics and explores how we can reimagine democracy. "This Moment in Democracy” is made possible in part by the generosity of Eagleton supporters. To support our work, donate to the Institute at give.rutgers.edu/eagleton Learn more about Eagleton by signing-up for our email newsletter. peshine.rutgers.edu/sign-up
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