Democracy

Democracy

Take a closer look at the six-part series on democracy, exploring its ancient roots, modern challenges, and the global fight to protect it. From the Athenian assembly to today’s digital threats, this series unpacks how democracy works—and what it takes to keep it alive. For more engaging podcasts like this, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/424pzou

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July 16, 2025 46 secs
Democracy is under siege worldwide, and Maxwell Slate—your sharp-tongued, fedora-wearing guide through political chaos—is here to decode the crisis. From ancient Athens to modern authoritarianism, this six-part series dissects how democracy works, why it's failing, and what we can do about it. With the wit of George Carlin and the gravitas of Edward R. Murrow, Maxwell explores voter suppression, disinformation wars, and the slow st...
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Democracy Under Pressure takes a darker turn, examining how democracies die from within through gradual erosion rather than dramatic coups. Slate analyzes the authoritarian playbook: disinformation campaigns that attack shared truth, voter suppression disguised as election integrity, and systematic power consolidation. Through detailed case studies of Hungary's Viktor Orban, Turkey's Erdogan, and Venezuela's descent from democracy,...
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July 16, 2025 26 mins
What Makes a Democracy Work explores the essential infrastructure of democratic governance through Maxwell Slate's characteristic wit and insight. The episode examines the rule of law as democracy's foundation, the critical importance of free and fair elections, and the role of civil liberties in protecting minority rights. Slate delves into constitutional frameworks, separation of powers, and the intricate system of checks and bal...
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June 26, 2025 17 mins
Join Maxwell Slate, the sharp-tongued political commentator with the flair of a stage actor and the brain of a Beltway insider, as he takes you on a riveting journey through democracy's dramatic origins. From the marble steps of ancient Athens where citizens first dared to govern themselves, through the revolutionary fires of medieval England's Magna Carta, to the Enlightenment salons where philosophers made democracy intellectuall...
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