From Oligarchy to Autocracy: The Erosion of American Democracy with Thom Hartmann
The erosion of democratic ideals in America has reached a critical juncture, as articulated by Tom Hartman in his compelling new work, “The Last American: A Broken Man, A Corrupt Party, and a World on the Brink.” In this episode, we engage in a profound discourse about how the very machinery of democracy has been […]
Navigating the Sacred: Humor and Hypocrisy in Politics
In this discourse, we engage with the astute John Fuglesang, a comedian and commentator whose incisive examination of contemporary socio-political issues intersects humor with moral clarity. Central to our dialogue is his provocative tome, “The Separation of Church and Hate,” which dissects the hypocrisy prevalent in political rhetoric surrounding faith and morality. John articulates a […]
Protect Your Rights: Lemon Law, Credit Reports & Arbitration Traps (ft. Elizabeth Wagner)
Consumer-protection attorney Elizabeth Wagner joins host Taylor Darcy to elucidate the intricacies of navigating consumer rights, particularly in identifying defective products, rectifying credit report inaccuracies, and contesting unjust fees. Central to our discourse is the critical notion of recognizing a “lemon” and the imperative of pursuing a buyback, empowering individuals to reclaim their rights in […]
LAWLESS: Professor Leah Litman on SCOTUS, Legitimacy, and How to Fight Back
In this episode of Democracy Matters, attorney and host Taylor Darcy sits down with renowned constitutional law scholar Professor Leah Litman—co-host of Strict Scrutiny and author of the new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. Together, they examine the Supreme Court’s growing legitimacy crisis and what […]