The Briefing with Michael Waldman

2025: Year in Review


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This year we saw extraordinary threats to American democracy: an executive power grab, attacks on the freedom to vote, and more. Yet we also saw a growing response, from court rulings to citizen alarm. What happened? And what can we expect next?

Speakers:

  • Sean Morales-Doyle,  Director, Voting Rights and Elections Program

  • Wendy Weiser, Vice President, Democracy Program

  • Daniel I. Weiner, Director, Elections and Government Program

  • Katherine Yon Ebright, Counsel, Liberty and National Security Program

  • Moderator: Michael Waldman, President and CEO

Recorded on December 16, 2025.

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