This is Democracy Podcast
1) This is Democracy – Episode 85: The Coronavirus Crash and the World Economy
Jeremi sits down with Adam Tooze to discuss the affects of Coronavirus on the global and U.S. economy. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, "Fallen." Adam Tooze is the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Dav...Show More
2) This is Democracy – Episode 318: War In Iran
This week, Zachary and Jeremi have a conversation with Dr. Michael Dennis about the current war with Iran and the United States and Israel with a focus on the historical perspective. Michael Dennis...Show More
3) This is Democracy – Episode 317: Vigilantism and Violence in American Society
Jeremi and Zachary speak with historian Heather Ann Thompson about her book "Fear and Fury," using the 1984 Bernie Goetz subway case to explore how Reagan-era, rising inequality, and a newly powerful ...Show More
4) This is Democracy – Episode 316: Minneapolis
Zachary Suri and Jeremi Suri invite Professor David Aiona Chang on to discuss the ongoing standoff between anti-ICE protesters and DHS officials in Minneapolis, exploring the historical roots, communi...Show More
5) This is Democracy – Episode 315: Venezuela Intervention
This week, Jeremi and Zachary discuss the implications of US intervention in Venezuela with Professor Kurt Weyland, examining the Monroe Doctrine's historical context, the interplay of realist and ide...Show More
6) This is Democracy – Episode 314: Reflections on 2025, Lessons for 2026
Jeremi and Zachary discuss key lessons and impressions from 2025 to kick off the new year of 2026. Zachary opens the episode with an excerpt from George Orwell's essay, "Can Socialists Be Happy?"
7) This is Democracy – Episode 313: Civics and History Education
This week, Jeremi and Zachary speak with Professor Steven Mintz on the critical role of civics and history education in contemporary society. The discussion covers why civics education is crucial for ...Show More
8) This is Democracy – Episode 312: Ukraine Negotiations
This week, Zachary and Jeremi revisit the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, discussing recent developments and potential diplomatic solutions. They are joined by Michael Kimmage, Professor of Histo...Show More
9) This is Democracy – Episode 311: US-Latin American Relations
This week Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Professor Renata Keller from the University of Nevada Reno, whose work focuses on the Cuban Missile Crisis and its enduring impact in Latin America. They exp...Show More
10) This is Democracy – Episode 310: Have we Outgrown the Constitution?
This week, Zachary and Jeremi discuss the complexities and challenges surrounding the adaptability of the American Constitution with Professor Steven Skowronek. They delve into topics such as constitu...Show More