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19 episodes
Episode 19. Protest
02/13/2026 | 6 mins.Where does protest fit in the American democratic tradition? Does protesting work to advance a cause?Episode 18. Gerrymandering
09/05/2025 | 6 mins.Why has Texas's decision last month to redraw its congressional district lines prompted controversy?Episode 17. Soldiers on the streets
08/15/2025 | 5 mins.How does President Trump's use of the military in domestic law enforcement activities affect American democracy?Episode 16. Independence Day reflections
07/09/2025 | 6 mins.What lessons can we learn from contemporary celebrations of the Fourth of July?Episode 15. Whose military?
06/26/2025 | 6 mins.This episode explores the role the US military plays in supporting American democracy.
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In each episode of Democracy in Five Minutes, your host, Paul Manna, will explore a key aspect of democracy and what you can do to participate in and protect democratic processes. Occasional longer-form installments will incorporate ideas from additional guests. The opinions expressed on this podcast are Paul Manna’s (or those of his guests) and do not necessarily reflect the views of his employer. You can read more about Paul on his home page: https://sites.google.com/view/paulmanna.
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