Democracy:Differently Podcast

In Episode 11 Juliet discuss with our host Jess about how loss and our reactions of grief and grievance can shape our democracy.

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🎙️ Episode 11 is now live!

Prof. Juliet Hooker of Brown University joins Jess to talk about Black grief, white grievance and protest, exploring how loss and activism shape democratic life.

Let us know in the comments what stood out most to you from Juliet’s podcast!

5 reads from our recent guests

Democracy in a time of misery by Nicole Curato and Democracy and the Future edited by Maija Setala, Michael K. MacKenzie, and Simo P. Kyllonen

Intelligent democracy by Jonathan Benson and deliberative democracy for diabolical times by Andre Bachtiger and John S. Dryzeck

The trouble with big data by Jennifer Edmond, Nicola Horsley, Jorg Lehmann and Mike Priddy

10 episodes into Democracy:Differently and our guests have shared incredible ideas.

For this second edition of our book recs, we’re highlighting their latest work for anyone who wants to explore these ideas more deeply.

In Episode 10, Keith speaks with Jennifer Edmond about how AI is reshaping democracy and what it means for citizens, institutions, and the future of participation.

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#democracydifferently #AI #democracy #podcast #techandsociety

🎙️ Episode 10 is out now!
We’re diving into the world of AI, exploring its potential risks and challenges, & its role in reshaping the future of democracy with @tcddublin.bsky.social, an expert in digital humanities and culture.

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Democracy:Differently has just hit 4,500+ listeners across all platforms! 🎉
From climate change to fake news and the future of democracy, thank you for joining the conversation.
We’re only getting started. Stay tuned for more updates!
#podcast #democracy #democracydifferently

Could Mars help us rethink democracy on Earth?
In our new episode, Prof. André Bächtiger from the @unistuttgart.bsky.social explores how imagining life on Mars can reshape our ideas about democracy and civic life here on Earth. 🌍

🎧 Listen now and discover what his experiment revealed

#democracy

Ep. 9 out now! 🚀
Keith speaks with Prof. André Bächtiger of (@Uni_Stuttgart) about reimaging democracy from scratch on #Mars and if it would impact democratic systems on Earth!
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What began as a simple #idea has grown into a space built by Hosts Keith and Jess - to #question, #reimagine and focus on #solutions. It’s about looking at democracy through a different lens.Thank you for listening and choosing to see democracy....differently!
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María Corina Machado’s reaction to her Nobel Peace Prize win is everything!
“This is a movement… an achievement of a whole society. I am just one person.”
Awarded for defending democratic rights in Venezuela and challenging authoritarian rule - a powerful moment for democratic movements worldwide. 🌍

How much are people really aware in a #democratic system?
Ep. 8 with Jonathan Benson dives into how #diversity and #experimentation could open it up for everyone.
🎧 Link in bio and stay tuned for more!

🎙️ Episode 8 is out now!
Jess @jtsuth.bsky.social
sits down with Jonathan Benson (@j-benson.bsky.social) to talk democratic theory, scepticism, and the intersections of politics, philosophy & economics.
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#DemocracyDifferently #PoliticalTheory #Democracy #PPE

Monday saw the conclusion of the 80th annual #UNGA in New York. This year's theme was "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
Did delegates live up to that theme, and what were the major highlights of the week? Here's our pick of highlights from the session:

Need a break from talk of DOGE and broken escalators?

We've got you covered!

Catch up on ep.7 of our democracy podcast, featuring Prof. Maija Setälä talking short-termism, climate assemblies, and more!

#democracy #citizenengagement #publicparticipation #policychange #longtermthinking

Grateful to be featured by the @timeshighered.bsky.social on the show’s origins & impact, plus a look at where things are going! 🎙️
Find out what Jess (@jtsuth.bsky.social), Keith, and the whole team have to say about our journey with the podcast so far: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/refle...

How do we move away from "short-termism" & look for long-term solutions to democracy's biggest problems?

We tackle that & more with Maija Setala, Prof of Poli Sci at @uniturku.bsky.social, co-PI of @erc.europa.eu Synergy project ADDI & co-PI of INVEST hub @invest-flagship.bsky.social

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All eyes on #Nepal

This week, we're looking at recent protests in Nepal and what it means for #democracy, free speech, as well as social media use, particularly for Gen Z!

Researcher
@danwhite00.bsky.social
breaks it down in our latest #DDAnalysis episode.

#democracy #freespeech

Happy International Day of Democracy! 🌍

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said it best: “Democracy is powered by the will of the people - by their voices, their choices, and their participation.”

What does democracy mean to you? Let us know ⬇️

#democracyday #voiceofthepeople

Volume up - ep. 6 is out! 🎧

We were joined by @nicolecurato.bsky.social, Professor of Democratic Governance at @unibirmingham.bsky.social, to discuss emotions as a critical part of #democracy.

We cover emotions, decolonisation, the future of politics, and more. Tune in today!

#PodcastDrop

Ep. 6 is out now!🎙️

Nicole Curato (@nicolecurato.bsky.social), Prof. of Democratic Governance, (@unibirmingham.bsky.social) joins Jess
(@jtsuth.bsky.social) to talk about deliberative #democracy. We cover its aspirations, its messiness, & why it must be #decolonised.
Tune in now!

📚From books on #climatechange to #generativeAI, we've put the spotlight on 5 books by recent guests. Now you can take the conversation about democracy a bit further! #readingtips #politics #democracy #democracydifferently

Could #citizensassemblies help solve some of democracy's biggest challenges?

We explore how they've been used and the potential this form of #deliberativedemocracy offers for tackling things like #climatechange in our newest episode, with Prof. Graham Smith. Listen now 🎧

#sortition #democracy

🎙️ Episode 5: Keith sits down with Prof. Graham Smith of @uniwestminster.bsky.social to explore citizens' assemblies: what they are, why they matter, and how they could reshape democracy - from climate policy to democratic innovation.
🎧 #jointheconversation wherever you get your podcasts!
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#Texas is redrawing its maps, creating 5 new Republican-leaning seats. But the real story isn’t just Texas. It’s how #gerrymandering impacts #votes. Join Postdoc researcher Dan White as he dives into what's happening in the US and what it means for #democracy.

#Texaslege #politics

2000+ listeners and counting! 🎉

Since launching on July 4, we've reached listeners from around the world with our discussions on everything from climate change to fake news.

Huge thanks to all of you that have pressed play. Our next episode launches next Wed - hope you enjoy!

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Tune in as ‪@jtsuth.bsky.social‬ speaks with Sylvie Delacroix, the Inaugural Jeff Price Chair in #DigitalLaw and the director of the Centre for Data Futures @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social as we discuss #data, #agency, and #ethics in relation to #democracy.

#data #agency #democracy

Ep 4 is live!

@jtsuth.bsky.social sits down with Sylvie Delacroix, the Jeff Price Chair in #DigitalLaw at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social to talk about #ethics, #agency, and the implications of #generativeAI in relation to #democracy.🎙️
Have a listen on your favourite podcast player! Link in bio!

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! 🎉

This year’s theme, "Local Youth Actions for the #SDGs and Beyond" emphasises the need for local & regional govt to include the voices of #youngpeople.

Read more about #IYD and the call for more inclusive policies worldwide. @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social

Did you catch our episode with Professor Tom Hale (@thomasnhale.bsky.social )yet?

He breaks down why democracies chase short-term wins & how to pivot to long-term climate solutions. Tune in to your fave podcast! #climatechange #democracy

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What does democracy mean to YOU?

We asked people to tell us what democracy means to them, and got some very interesting responses!

Catch up on all episodes of Democracy: Differently wherever you get your podcasts! #publicopinion #democracy #democracydifferently