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Keeping democracy alive Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive, we delve into dynamics that both inhibit democracy and reinvigorate it. looking into issues from: domestic economic issues to foreign, labor, trade, and education policy, NSA spying, the drug war, prison, police, and judicial issues, electoral and protest politics, middle east realities, right and left wing populism, environmental and energy issues, the wealth gap, and internet issues. Including such issues and movements as the Occupy Movement, Citizens United, safe energy, Jewish Voice for Peace, Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign, Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Spiritual Progressives, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, Foreign Policy In Focus, Institute for Policy Studies, Wealth for the Common Good, Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives, BDS, Campaign for America’s Future, TransPacific Partnership, NORML and MPP, the OffNow Coalition, The World Bank and IMF, The Birch Society, and many more. We talk with authors of important new history books for insight into current dilemmas. The idea is to empower listeners with facts behind current problems and with specific opportunities for them to make positive change to revitalize democracy Guests of note Gore Vidal, George McGovern, Claire Conner, Medea Benjamin, Adam Hochschild, Ben Cohen, Bernie Sanders, Anna Gyorgy, Marjorie Cohn, Elias Isquith, Zaid Jilani, Merle Ratner, Peter Van Buren, Brian Kahn, Allen Brownfeld, Michael Hill, Joyce Horman, Debra Sweet, Ken Gloss, Zephyr Teachout, Rev. Bruce Shipman, Rabbi Michael Lerner, Steven Jonas, Alex Pareene, Michael Kazin, Richard Eskow, Patrick Smith, Jules Feffer, Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss, Eric Zuesse, Guy Saperstein, Richard Rothstein, Chuck Collins, Astra Taylor, Bryan Stephenson, Margaret Flowqers, Kevin Zeese, Roger Hickey, Bob Borosage, Bruce Dancis, Philip Smith, Sean McElwee, Amanda Marcotte, Shane Trejo, Noam Chomsky, MJ Rosenberg, Hedrick Smith, Ellen Brown

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The Fantasy of “TradWives.”

2026/10/19

It’s an internet fad nearing it’s sell-by date: women reverting to some imagined fantasy of a traditional wife from the 19th century when men took care of women who stayed happy in the home, living quite comfortably. The concept is The post The Fantasy of “TradWives.” appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

Brazil: Why What Rubio is Doing is So Bad

2026/10/12

There was something called the Union of South American Nations. It was when left governments vowed to fight fascism collectively. It all started with the election of Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez. The US and the International Monetary Fund couldn’t stand that The post Brazil: Why What Rubio is Doing is So Bad appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

Farm Country is Trump Country. Well,Not So Much Any More

2026/10/05

He claimed to be the best friend American farmers ever had. But with the new tariffs and the Iran war dragging out, and the loss of global markets, farm country is not so safe for Trumpers. In fact some angry The post Farm Country is Trump Country. Well,Not So Much Any More appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

The Danger of Teaching About Fascism in Grades K-12

2026/09/28

Since so many public schools forbid the teaching of “divisive concepts,” social studies teachers are cut off; they can’t do their jobs. The far right is afraid of education, and teachers are seen as dangerous. But a conference was recently The post The Danger of Teaching About Fascism in Grades K-12 appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

The Normalization of Political Violence In America

2026/09/21

It’s not the extremists we’ve got to worry about; tens of millions of ordinary Americans, about 25% of us, support political violence. This according to extensive research and a new book by our guest Professor Robert Pape: Our Own Worst The post The Normalization of Political Violence In America appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

Should Ro Khanna Run for President?

2026/09/14

Congressman Ro Khanna from California is a powerful progressive populist, one of the most outspoken potential 2028 candidates; I had a chance to interview him on this shorter keepingdemocracyalive.com. If you’re at all curious who this rising star is, give The post Should Ro Khanna Run for President? appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

DoJ vs Southern Poverty Law Center: WTF?

2026/09/07

It’s a political accusation masquerading as a legal action. The SPLC is one of the most highly regarded and successful anti-hate group organizations in America. Yet they are facing an expensive indictment for allegedly misleading donors. Of course, they openly The post DoJ vs Southern Poverty Law Center: WTF? appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

American Universities Used to Be the Envy of the World. Not Any More.

2026/08/24

Colleges and universities are now places where elites are cultivated. They are to fit nicely into the oligarchical system. Working class students are saddled with outrageous debt while the morale of underpaid professors is low. In the 20th century, university The post American Universities Used to Be the Envy of the World. Not Any More. appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

FDR Democrat Surging Against Establishment Candidate in NH

2026/08/17

Her name is Karishma Manzur and, like Abdul El-Sayed, is being hugely outspent by the DNC favored candidate. She and her burgeoning grassroots movement are angry that corporate America manipulates us. Unlike her primary opponent, she does not support ICE, The post FDR Democrat Surging Against Establishment Candidate in NH appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

Which Party Do Voters Hate More?

2026/08/10

The status quo is not getting the job done. People want populism and Trump ain’t it. Then again the Democratic establishment isn’t it either. The Trumpists want us to hate and fear those on the FDR left. Is it working? The post Which Party Do Voters Hate More? appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

Fascism Is All-American

2026/08/03

Think fascism is a European import? Guess again: Hitler and Mussolini copied American fascism. Before and after the Civil War, some Americans counted while many did not. Like the European models which followed, the South was such a system: Hierarchy The post Fascism Is All-American appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

Service Animals to Get Their Own Monument: It’s About Time

2026/07/27

Some of the bravest, most courageous, and loyal friends aren’t even people. They deserve recognition and they’re about to get it. Our guest, the founder of the National Service Animals Monument Susan Bahary says in this 250th year anniversary, you The post Service Animals to Get Their Own Monument: It’s About Time appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

We’re In a Rolling Coup: Gephardt and Wirth

2026/07/20

Tanks don’t just show up on our streets. A rolling coup is what’s happening, so say Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt and former Senator Tim Wirth, who are are not exactly firebrands; they represent the moderate center of the The post We’re In a Rolling Coup: Gephardt and Wirth appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

How the Iran War Made the Very Rich Even Richer

2026/07/13

The oil companies had no less supply and sold the same volume but reaped greater profits. The input price: the cost of refinement of crude oil, remained the same. But the Iran War oil shock did not affect everyone the The post How the Iran War Made the Very Rich Even Richer appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

PR Professional of the Left: Win by Touching People’s Morals

2026/06/29

The Democratic establishment doesn’t get that people vote their morals. So says our guest David Fenton, successful public relations veteran of fifty years. Civil rights, wars, climate change: he says these are moral issues and people vote with their hearts The post PR Professional of the Left: Win by Touching People’s Morals appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

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Contraryan 2018/04/18

Good for people from left

Sometimes Interesting discussions and guests. To be honest, I would give it 4 stars except with ratings inflation that would do them a disservice. I ...

★★★★☆

ItsMavenSarahNayde 2016/07/04

From the progressive point of view

About democracy and the state of the people's power today, not only in the US, but how events worldwide may influence our democracy. Host is curious a...

★★★★★

RickPickford 2015/01/12

Fresh, timely & relevant to todays big questions in society

Burt seems to be able to examine the underlying powers and challenges seeming hell bent on destroying this experiment called democracy - Rick Pickford...

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