45. Democracy at Risk

Something’s not right in America. The democracy we should all cherish and want to protect is under attack.

State legislatures, guided only by partisan politics, control the maps for congressional and state voter maps, meaning representatives pick their voters, instead of voters their picking representatives. States are passing laws to restrict voting access under the false premise that voting security is at risk. When confirming justices for the U.S. Supreme Court, senators are more concerned about a candidate’s political views than qualifications. And now, state legislatures are passing laws restricting what can be taught in schools. Is democracy at risk? Podcast hosts Jack and Gonzo give their assessment.