How have our shared visions of American ideals influenced the meaning of patriotism? How has this definition evolved over time? Ted Johnson from New America delves into the complexities of American patriotism.The archival audio at the top of the episode is from the National Archives catalog.
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The History and Media Portrayal of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. What's the origin story behind the holiday? And how has the media shaped Americans' understanding of Juneteenth? New America's Maika Moulite and Dr. Sandra Jowers-Barber from the University of the District of Columbia share their expertise.
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Higher Ed & the One Big Beautiful Bill
Do you have student loan debt? Do you or someone you love plan to go to college in the future? If so, you may want to pay attention to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which could fundamentally change how Americans afford college. New America's Antoinette Flores breaks it all down.Flores is the Director of Higher Education Accountability and Quality in the Higher Education initiative at New America, where she works to advance federal policies to increase accountability, quality, and equity in higher education.
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Tech Governance in Trump's First 100 Days
What actions did the Trump administration take regarding tech policy in its first 100 days? Lilian Coral (New America), Cody Venzke (ACLU), Neil Chilson (Abundance Institute), and Shane Tews (American Enterprise Institute) discuss.
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Felony Disenfranchisement
Over 4 million American adults cannot vote due to a felony record. How did these laws come to be? And how do we see their widespread effects on our government? Keri Blakinger and Blair Bowie discuss.Learn more and get resources from the Campaign Legal Center.
Welcome to Democracy Deciphered, the podcast that untangles the complex threads of today's political landscape. Presented by New America, each episode delivers real-time and historical analysis of the biggest stories shaping our democracy. We dive deep into the systems that govern us—like the electoral college, political parties, and more—breaking them down to reveal how they affect the decisions you care about.
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