Welcome back to Keepers of our Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy.

This week, Brooke talks with former U.S. District Court Judge and current President of Dickinson College, John Jones. Judge Jones and Brooke dive into threats facing the American judiciary today, including from our very own Supreme Court.

Every week, Keepers of Our Republic features thoughtful conversations with election administrators and retired federal judges. We explore how elections are really run, discuss why an independent judiciary is essential to a strong republic, and separate fact from fiction in a fast-changing world. Learn more about Keep Our Republic, a nonpartisan nonprofit, at our website, https://keepourrepublic.org/

Welcome back to Keepers of our Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. 

This week, Keep Our Republic's Ari Mittleman talks with Thad Hall, Elections Director for Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Ari and Thad talk the realities of administering elections using Pennsylvania's antiquated procedures and laws, discuss possible changes to open primaries in the state, and how this experienced elections administrator helps foster transparency and trust in the process. 

Every week, Keepers of Our Republic features thoughtful conversations with election administrators and retired federal judges. We explore how elections are really run, discuss why an independent judiciary is essential to a strong republic, and separate fact from fiction in a fast-changing world. Learn more about Keep Our Republic, a nonpartisan nonprofit, at our website, https://keepourrepublic.org/

Welcome back to Keepers of the Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. 

This week, Keep Our Republic's Special Projects Manager Brooke Bergen talks with Judge Philip Pro, former judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Judge Pro and Brooke discuss the rhetorical and very literal threats against the judiciary, the DOJ's recent case against the Maryland federal bench, and the role of magistrates and the value of an agile federal judiciary.

Read the SCOTUS 2024 Year End Report on the Federal Judiciary: https://www.supremecourt.gov/publicinfo/year-end/2024year-endreport.pdf 

Every week, Keepers of Our Republic features thoughtful conversations with election administrators and retired federal judges. We explore how elections are really run, discuss why an independent judiciary is essential to a strong republic, and separate fact from fiction in a fast-changing world.

Learn more about Keep Our Republic, a nonpartisan nonprofit, at our website, https://keepourrepublic.org/

Welcome back to Keepers of the Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy.

This week, Keep Our Republic's Executive Director Ari Mittleman talks with Lisa Posthumus Lyons, County Clerk for Kent County, Michigan. Ari and Lisa discuss her years as a Michigan state representative, dive into the nitty gritty of election administration in Michigan, and how we can support transparency and trust in the election process.

Every week, Keepers of Our Republic features thoughtful conversations with election officials, county clerks, legal experts, and retired federal judges, we explore how elections are really run, discuss why an independent judiciary is essential to a strong republic, and separate fact from fiction in a fast-changing world.

Learn more about Keep Our Republic, a nonpartisan nonprofit, at our website, https://keepourrepublic.org/ 

Welcome back to Keepers of the Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy.

This week, Keep Our Republic's Special Projects Manager Brooke Bergen talks with Judge Paul Michel, a former federal judge and Watergate prosecutor. Judge Michel and Brooke discuss current threats to the federal judiciary, both literal and existential, how the courts act as a bulwark against executive overreach, and the value of civil service.

Every week, Keepers of Our Republic features thoughtful conversations with election officials, county clerks, legal experts, and retired federal judges, we explore how elections are really run, discuss why an independent judiciary is essential to a strong republic, and separate fact from fiction in a fast-changing world.

Learn more about Keep Our Republic, a nonpartisan nonprofit, at our website, https://keepourrepublic.org/ 

Welcome to Keepers of the Republic, a new podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. 

Through thoughtful conversations with election officials, county clerks, legal experts, and retired federal judges, we explore how elections are really run, discuss why an independent judiciary is essential to a strong republic, and separate fact from fiction in a fast-changing world. 

Today, Executive Director Ari Mittleman sits down with Lisa Tollefson, County Clerk in Rock County, WI.  Ari and Lisa discuss the trials and joys of administering elections in a deeply purple state and dispel some common election-day myths. 

Learn more about Keep Our Republic at our website, https://keepourrepublic.org/ 

Launching September 18, 2025, welcome to Keepers of the Republic, a new podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. 

Through thoughtful conversations with election officials, county clerks, legal experts, and retired federal judges, we explore how elections are really run, discuss why an independent judiciary is essential to a strong republic, and separate fact from fiction in a fast-changing world. 

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you stream your favorite podcasts. 

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Learn more about Keep Our Republic at our website, https://keepourrepublic.org/