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Reforming Immigration: Protecting Children and Families with Suma Setty and Kaelin Rapport
Jun 9, 2026
42m 58s
Director Bart Everly on Jim Bidgood's Velvet Vision
May 26, 2026
38m 09s
Fred Osborn: What Democracy Really Means
May 19, 2026
47m 34s
Hyunsoo Moon on Immigration, Identity, and Documentary Filmmaking
May 12, 2026
48m 24s
The Space Between Sides: Rethinking American Identity with Conor Broll
May 7, 2026
44m 08s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/9/26 |  Reforming Immigration: Protecting Children and Families with Suma Setty and Kaelin Rapport✨ | immigration policyfamily separation+3 | Suma SettyKaelin Rapport | Center for Law and Social Policy | United States | immigrationfamily separation+3 | — | 42m 58s | |
| 5/26/26 | Director Bart Everly on Jim Bidgood's Velvet Vision✨ | artauthenticity+3 | Bart Everly | Velvet Vision | — | artJim Bidgood+5 | — | 38m 09s | |
| 5/19/26 | Fred Osborn: What Democracy Really Means✨ | democracycivic engagement+3 | Fred Osborn | Defense of Democracy NonprofitDefense of Democracy.org | — | democracycivic engagement+3 | — | 47m 34s | |
| 5/12/26 | Hyunsoo Moon on Immigration, Identity, and Documentary Filmmaking✨ | immigrationidentity+4 | Hyunsoo Moon | The Americans | Storm Lake, Iowa | immigrationidentity+5 | — | 48m 24s | |
| 5/7/26 | The Space Between Sides: Rethinking American Identity with Conor Broll✨ | American identitycivic discourse+3 | Conor Broll | — | — | American identitycivic discourse+3 | — | 44m 08s | |
| 4/28/26 | How Grassroots Activism Can Save Public Schools with Rachel Doyle✨ | grassroots activismpublic schools+4 | Rachel Doyle | — | — | grassroots activismpublic schools+3 | — | 33m 07s | |
| 4/14/26 | The Literacy Crisis and How Parents Are Fighting Back✨ | literacy crisiseducation+3 | Jason B. Allen | National Parents Union | — | literacyeducation+4 | — | 50m 24s | |
| 3/31/26 | The Importance of Grassroots Participation with Kristen Schultz✨ | grassroots participationcommunity engagement+3 | Kristen Schultz | — | — | grassrootscommunity+3 | — | 55m 13s | |
| 3/17/26 | The Language of Democracy: Beyond Words✨ | democracyconstitutional republic+4 | — | Defense of Democracy | AmericaUnited States of America | democracyconstitutional republic+4 | — | 17m 08s | |
| 3/3/26 | Democracy at a Crossroads: Why Brandt Robinson Is Running for Congress✨ | civic engagementdemocracy+5 | Brandt Robinson | — | — | democracycivic engagement+5 | — | 42m 45s | |
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| 2/17/26 | Challenging Gerrymandering and Reimagining Democracy: A Conversation with Kate Barr✨ | gerrymanderingelectoral reform+3 | Kate Barr | RepublicanDemocracy | — | gerrymanderingelectoral reform+3 | — | 29m 35s | |
| 2/3/26 | Awakening Democracy: A Call to Action✨ | civic engagementdemocratic norms+4 | — | — | — | democracycivic engagement+5 | — | 15m 22s | |
| 1/20/26 | Legislation Should Not Be Partisan with Blythe Potter✨ | transparency in governmenttrust in political institutions+3 | Blythe Potter | US ArmySecretary of State | Indiana | transparencypolitical trust+3 | — | 39m 37s | |
| 1/6/26 | Empowering Educators Through Advocacy with Cathy Fleischer✨ | advocacyeducation+4 | Cathy Fleischer | — | — | advocacyeducation+5 | — | 26m 38s | |
| 12/23/25 | Covenant and Community: A Conversation on Mental Health with Rev. Amos J. Disasa✨ | mental healthcommunity support+4 | Rev. Amos J. Disasa | — | — | mental healthsuicide+4 | — | 51m 37s | |
| 12/2/25 | The Power of Questions: Independent Thinking and Civic Renewal with Conor Broll✨ | political radicalizationpolarization+3 | Conor Broll | — | — | political radicalizationpolarization+4 | — | 49m 57s | |
| 11/18/25 | Democracy in Action with Christine Emeran | In this episode of the Defense of Democracy podcast, host Addison K. Witt speaks with Dr. Christine Emeran, Director of the Youth Free Expression Program at the National Coalition Against Censorship. They discuss the importance of youth activism, the role of protests in democracy, and the mission of the NCAC in empowering young voices. Christine shares insights on how young people are leading movements for social change, the significance of understanding and defending First Amendment rights, ... | 31m 10s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | All Are Welcome: The Art of Peaceful Protest in America with Olivia Negron | In this episode of the Defense of Democracy Podcast, host Addison K. Witt sits down with Olivia Negron—actress, advocate, and founder of Studio City Rising—to explore the intersection of storytelling, activism, and civic responsibility. Olivia shares her journey from a military family upbringing to leading peaceful weekly protests in California, emphasizing how art, theater, and creativity can amplify civic engagement. Together, they discuss the critical importance of the freedom to read, the... | 26m 08s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | Navigating the Challenges of Free Speech Today: Ian Rosenberg | In this episode of the Defense of Democracy podcast, host Addison K. Witt engages with Ian Rosenberg, a First Amendment lawyer and author, to discuss the current challenges facing free speech in America. They explore the importance of understanding free speech rights, the impact of censorship in schools, and the evolving nature of these rights in a democratic society. Ian shares insights from his book, the Free Speech Handbook, which aims to make complex legal concepts accessible to the publi... | 39m 34s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | The Power of Representation in Books: Ashley Perez | In this episode of the Defense of Democracy podcast, host Addison K. Witt engages with Ashley Hope Perez, a scholar and advocate for readers' rights. They discuss the significance of literature as a lifeline for diverse voices, the impact of censorship on education and representation, and the role of educators in defending access to literature. Perez shares insights from her books, including 'Out of Darkness' and 'Band Together: Our Fight for Readers' Rights,' emphasizing the importance of ad... | 50m 10s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | Understanding the Book Banning Crisis in America: Sabrina Baeta | In this episode of the Defense of Democracy podcast, host Addison K. Witt speaks with Sabrina Baeta from PEN America about the critical issues surrounding censorship and book bans in American schools and libraries. They discuss the growing crisis of censorship, the personal impact it has on individuals, and the urgency of the current moment. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community engagement, the transformative power of reading, and the need for collective action to combat cen... | 43m 35s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | The Power of Storytelling in Democracy | In this episode Addison speaks with author Maggie Tokuda-Hall about the importance of storytelling in the fight against censorship and the power of literature to inspire change. They discuss Maggie's journey as a writer, the emotional weight of telling her family's story, and the current landscape of book bans and censorship in America. The conversation highlights the role of literature in resistance and the need for advocacy in protecting the freedom to read. Conversation Highlights: Maggie... | 34m 26s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | The Future of Higher Education: A Conversation with Dr. Prince | In this episode, Dr. Charles B.W. Prince discusses his journey in education, leadership philosophy, and the transformation of higher education. He emphasizes the importance of education as a gateway to prosperity and the need for institutions to adapt to changing societal needs. Dr. Prince also addresses the impact of book bans on education and the necessity of remaining vigilant in protecting democracy. He shares his hope for a harmonious future in America and the role of education in achiev... | 37m 14s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | Empowering Youth Voices in Advocacy | In this episode of the Defense of Democracy podcast, host Addison K. Witt speaks with Ayaan Moledina, a passionate young activist from Texas. Ayaan shares his journey into activism, focusing on public health, education, and mental health. He emphasizes the importance of community in advocacy and discusses the challenges facing public education in Texas, including the impact of privatization and the dismantling of the Department of Education. Ayaan also highlights the need for better mental he... | 34m 25s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | Welcome Addison Witt - DofD's new host! | In this episode of the Defense of Democracy podcast, host Karen Swaboda welcomes Addison K. Witt, the newly appointed poet laureate. They discuss the significance of poetry in today's political climate, particularly in resisting authoritarianism. Addison shares his journey from social media to poetry, including a powerful reading of his poem 'Thumbs Up at Arlington,' which critiques political insensitivity towards military sacrifice. The conversation also highlights the importance of communit... | 32m 39s | ||||||
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