Defending Democracy with Marc Elias

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Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.... more

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Defending Democracy with Marc Elias episodes:

July 04, 2025 "People Are Going to Die Because of This Bill" | Gov. JB Pritzker on Democracy, the GOP's Budget
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joined Marc Elias to discuss the Republicans' budget bill, how he's working to protect democracy in Illinois, the future of the Democratic Party and more.
Watch Gov. Pritzker's State of the State Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBOJhU2pLMo
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July 03, 2025 The Harm of the Big Ugly Budget Bill, SCOTUS and More | Preet Bahara and Marc Elias
Marc Elias joined Preet Bahara for a discussion on the future of the rule of law, democracy, the Supreme Court, the budget bill and more.
Check out Preet's Substack: https://staytuned.substack.com/
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June 28, 2025 Why Trump’s Budget Bill is “Worst” in the “Last 100 Years” | Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer
As Democrats take on Trump’s Big Broken Bill, Marc sits down with the senator leading the charge. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins the podcast to discuss the fight taking place on the Senate floor, the evolution of the Republican Party, and the ongoing battle for free and fair elections.
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June 24, 2025 BRUTAL: Are Voting Laws Undermining Elections? | Elie Mystal
Our right to vote is under attack at all sides. Elie Mystal sits down with Marc to discuss threats to free and fair elections and the history of restrictive voting laws that got us here today. Find Elie Mystal’s book "Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America" here: https://thenewpress.org/books/bad-law/
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June 22, 2025 NYC Official Brad Lander Speaks Out on his ICE Arrest: “They Want People To Be Afraid”
Last Tuesday, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was manhandled and arrested by ICE officials while serving as an advocate in immigration court. Comptroller Lander sits down with Marc to discuss his experience first-hand.
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June 14, 2025 The Supreme Court's Powered by GOP Lies and Bad Vibes | "Strict Scrutiny" Host Leah Litman
As Republicans work on betraying the American people, Democrats are finding a path forward. "Strict Scrutiny" host and Michigan Law Professor Leah Litman joins Marc to discuss the Supreme Court’s long game, teaching constitutional law during a constitutional crisis, and the search for the Democratic Joe Rogan.
Check out Leah's new book! Learn more here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lawless/Leah-Litman/9781668054628
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June 14, 2025 “America is Dying” | Rep. Eric Swalwell on Events in California
As Trump sends in troops to Los Angeles and threatens Democratic representatives, California Rep. Eric Swalwell joins Marc Elias to discuss how we got to this moment and what we can do to combat the administration’s takeover of our democracy.
Learn more about Rep. Swalwell’s Remedy PAC: https://remedypac.com/remedy-pac/
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June 06, 2025 What Democrats Must Do to Win in 2028 | Sen. Claire McCaskill
As Republicans work on betraying the American people, Democrats are finding a path forward. Former Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill sits down with Marc to discuss Elon Musk’s failure at DOGE, Trump’s obsession with tariffs, and the future of the Democratic Party.
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June 03, 2025 We “Can’t Give Up” on Democracy | Professor Michael Klarman
Lawyers are on the frontlines of the fight for democracy. Harvard Law Professor Michael Klarman joins the podcast to discuss law firms bending the knee to Trump, the administration’s attacks on Harvard, and advice for law students. Find Professor Klarman’s Last Lecture talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kyMzV26ofY
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May 30, 2025 The Fight for a Pro-Democracy Agenda | Rep. Ritchie Torres
Trump is a grave threat to our freedom and due process. New York Congressman Ritchie Torres sits down with Marc Elias to discuss the GOP’s threat to his district, the importance of passing the SAFE Act and expanding our pro-democracy agenda.
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