The Future of Our Former Democracy
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The Australian Lab Experiment
3 november 2026 · 53 min
It’s the moment Colin has been waiting for all season: the lab experiment. In Australia, the same voters use the same ranked ballot on the same day to elect two chambers, but the winner-take-all House produces a two-party landslide while the proportional Senate produces a crossbench that the government can’t pass laws without. Lees meer
Ruth and Colin dig into what that difference means for accountability, extremism, and representation, including how First Nations Senators kept Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation on the national agenda after the 2023 Voice referendum failed, and what it would take to bring these lessons home to the United States.
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:Professor David Smith, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Dr. Marija Taflaga, Centre for the Study of Australian Politics, Australian National University and co-host of Democracy Sausage podcast about Australian Politics
Dr. Jill Sheppard, Australian National University
Dominic Knight, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Mentioned Resources:
2025 Australian Senate Election Results Map
The Future of Our Former Democracy is a production of More Equitable Democracy and Mori Strategies.
For more information on More Equitable Democracy's work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
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Battle Lines and Ballot Lines
26 oktober 2026 · 42 min
After the slaughter at Gallipoli, Australia began to see itself as more than an outpost of the British Empire, and it kicked off its greatest era of democratic experimentation. Lees meer
Ruth and Colin walk through the questions Australians asked and answered along the way, exploring reforms ranging from preferential voting and compulsory voting to proportional representation in the Senate. Then they get into the weeds of the Australian ballot itself, from the “tablecloth” ballots of 250 candidates to the 2016 reforms sparked by the surprise election of a Motoring Enthusiast Party senator, showing how even ballot design can reshape a democracy.
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Paul Daffy, Melbourne Tour Guide
Professor David Smith, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Dr. Jill Sheppard, Australian National University
Mentioned Resources:
Australian Ballot Image
The Future of Our Former Democracy is a production of More Equitable Democracy and Mori Strategies.
For more information on More Equitable Democracy's work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
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The Fair Go's Fine Print
19 oktober 2026 · 46 min
Australia built its democracy on the idea of a "fair go," but who was it actually for? Lees meer
Ruth and Colin examine the White Australia policy, the Stolen Generations, and the dictation tests designed to keep non-white immigrants out, drawing stark parallels to Jim Crow literacy tests and the gutting of the Voting Rights Act. Ruth reckons with her own family's role in a massacre of Wiradjuri people, MED’s George Cheung walks through Melbourne's Chinatown, and the hosts explore the failed Voice referendum and how states like South Australia and Victoria are stepping in where the nation fell short.
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Professor Thalia Anthony, University of Technology Sydney
Professor Frank Bongiorno, Australian National University
Mark Wong, CEO, Museum of Chinese Australian History
Simon Chen, Founder and Director, Art Atrium Gallery, and President, Chinese Australian Forum
The Future of Our Former Democracy is a production of More Equitable Democracy and Mori Strategies.
For more information on More Equitable Democracy's work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
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From Penal Colony to Democracy Lab
12 oktober 2026 · 42 min
How does a British penal colony become one of the world's most trusted democracies? Lees meer
Ruth and Colin head back to 1788 to trace how a society of convicts and guards pioneered the secret ballot, the living wage, and the eight-hour workday, blending Washington and Westminster into a democracy all its own, built on the ethos of the "fair go." But that story is inseparable from the dispossession and genocide of First Nations people, raising the question of who Australian democracy was actually built for.
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Dr. Mark Dunn, Historian and Author of The Convict Valley
Professor Thalia Anthony, University of Technology Sydney
Professor Frank Bongiorno, Australian National University
Dr. Marija Taflaga, Centre for the Study of Australian Politics, Australian National University and co-host of Democracy Sausage podcast about Australian Politics
Paul Daffy, Journalist and Tour Guide
Mentioned Resources Link
The Future of Our Former Democracy is a production of More Equitable Democracy and Mori Strategies.
For more information on More Equitable Democracy's work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
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Vote, Surf, Sausage: A Recipe for Trust Down Under
5 oktober 2026 · 34 min
Welcome to Season 3 of The Future of Our Former Democracy! Lees meer
Colin is joined by new co-host Ruth Greenwood, director of Harvard Law School's Election Law Clinic and proud Australian expat, as the show heads Down Under. In Australia, elections are "boring, boring, boring," and voters across the political spectrum trust the results in a way Americans rarely do.
Colin and Ruth explore why.
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Dr. Marija Taflaga, Centre for the Study of Australian Politics, Australian National University and co-host of Democracy Sausage podcast about Australian Politics
Professor David Smith, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Professor Thalia Anthony, University of Technology Sydney
For more information on our electoral systems work, visit democracynow.org.
The Future of Our Former Democracy is a production of More Equitable Democracy and Mori Strategies.
For more information on More Equitable Democracy's work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
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Season 3 Trailer: The Commonwealth of Australia
21 september 2026 · 4 min
Australia built its democracy on the American model, then kept revising it: the secret ballot, ranked-choice voting, proportional representation, and elections that Australians across the political spectrum actually trust. In our new season, we travel Down Under to explore how a country so similar to ours, including in its history of white supremacy and Indigenous genocide, ended up with a democracy that works so differently, and what the U.S. can learn from it. Lees meer
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Bonus: Who Gets To Belong? Voices from Ukraine and Syria
20 mei 2026 · 49 min
This bonus episode is a recording of a panel presentation from More Equitable Democracy's 2025 learning tour to Germany. The panel featured four international voices - immigrants, international students, and refugees - living in Germany today. Lees meer
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
- Hesham Moadamani, Office of Civic Engagement, Bard College Berlin
- Liza Nezhyva, Mriï Collective, Bard College Berlin
- Khalil Hammod, Alumni, Bard College Berlin
- Mariia Krychevska, Mriï Collective, Bard College Berlin
Music and archival references
For more information on More Equitable Democracy’s work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
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Bonus: Berit and Khuê: Growing Up During German Reunification
14 april 2026 · 26 min
In this bonus episode, Berit, born in East Germany, and Khuê, born in West Berlin, share their respective perspectives and stories of growing up during German reunification. Lees meer
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
- Dr. Berit Ebert, Bard College Berlin
- Khuê Phạm, Author and journalist
Music and archival references
For more information on More Equitable Democracy’s work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
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From the Black Forest to the Rose City: Seeding PR at Home
7 april 2026 · 49 min
Throughout this season, we've heard excerpts from interviews and presentations that were part of a February 2025 learning tour organized by More Equitable Democracy. This tour brought US academics, racial justice advocates, and political reformers to Germany to see proportional representation in action during their national elections. Lees meer
In our season 2 finale, some of the learning tour's participants share their reflections—not just about what they learned in Germany, but about what they intend to bring back home to their work in the US. Then, we visit Portland, Oregon, which in 2024 became the first major US city since the 1950s to use a system of proportional representation. We'll hear from community organizers, elections administrators, journalists, and candidates (both successful and less so) who ran under Portland's new system. Does Portland represent the future of our former democracy?
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
- Dr. Berit Ebert, Bard College Berlin
- Deb Otis, FairVote
- Professor Kevin Deegan-Krause, Voters Not Politicians
- LaShanda Jackson, Philanthropic Advisor
- Neal Ubriani, Institute for Responsive Government
- Professor Spencer Overton, Multiracial Democracy Project
- Shane Dixon Kavanaugh, The Oregonian
- Leah Benson, Multnomah County Elections Division
- Andrés Oswill, Oregon Futures Lab
- Sameer Kanal, Portland City Councilmember
- Tiffany Koyama Lane, Portland City Councilmember
- Steph Routh, 2024 Candidate for Portland City Council
- Hermann "Bobby" Grampp, Berlin-based historian and music critic
- Nicola Hieke, Landeskoordinierungstelle Bayern gegen Rechtsextremismus (Bavaria State Coordination Office Against Right-Wing Extremism)
- Professor Doctor Magnus Brechtken, Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History
Referenced works:
The Oregonian: "Portland’s ranked-choice debut sees voter engagement crater"
Portland Mercury: "Portland’s Ranked Choice Voting Was a Success (Despite Wha…
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The "New Germans": Identity and Belonging in Modern Germany
31 maart 2026 · 59 min
While Germany makes a continuous effort to grapple with their past and practice remembrance of historic atrocities, there are still significant tensions today about German identity: what a German sounds like, what a German looks like, and what it means to be German. Lees meer
Heather and Colin take a focused look at how identity shows up in the context of modern Germany's government. For immigrants, refugees, and ethnic minorities, how does the German system fare when it comes to a sense of belonging in society and representation in government? Is the grass any greener than in the US?
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
- Khuê Phạm, Author and Journalist
- Hesham Moadamani, Bard College Berlin
- Haşim Anık, Tour Guide
- Dr. Yaşar Aydın, German Institute for International and Security Affairs and Center for Applied Turkey Studies
USA Today: Does my country want me? Germany's historic far-right election gain worries me by Khuê Phạm
Study on "Heritage Cultural Identity" in Germany: Understanding Ethnic-Racial Identity in a Context Where “Race” Is Taboo
Music and archival references
For more information on More Equitable Democracy’s work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
For more information on Larj Media, please visit: https://www.larjmedia.com/
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Alternative für Amerika: MAGA, AfD, and the Politics of Division
24 maart 2026 · 59 min
In Germany, as in the United States and much of Europe, there has been a rising surge of support for far-right populism and anti-democratic forces. This is exemplified in the growth of the far-right political party "Alternative for Germany" (AFD). Lees meer
In this episode, Heather and Colin compare still-simmering political tensions between former East and West Germany with those between red and blue states in the US — and examine why German democracy has, so far, proven more resilient to authoritarianism than US democracy.
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Martin Lange, Tour with a Berliner
Dr. Berit Ebert, Bard College Berlin
Alec MacGillis, ProPublica
Nicola Hieke, Landeskoordinierungstelle Bayern gegen Rechtsextremismus (Bavaria State Coordination Office Against Right-Wing Extremism)
Professor Thomas Gschwend, University of Mannheim
German Democratic Republic borders, 1949-1990
Map of German federal election results, 2025
The New Yorker: The Complicated Rise of the Right in Germany’s Left-Behind Places by Alec MacGillis
Music and archival references
For more information on More Equitable Democracy’s work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
For more information on Larj Media, please visit: https://www.larjmedia.com/
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Project 1933: How to Dismantle a Democracy (and How to Rebuild)
17 maart 2026 · 53 min
In this episode, Heather and Colin walk through how Hitler and the Nazi Party executed their plan to dismantle Germany democracy and, often under-examined, how German democracy was rebuilt after World War II. Most importantly, they explore electoral system design decisions made to prevent a party like the Nazis from ever coming to power again, including the 5% threshold and the so-called "firewall against the far-right" — in German, "die Brandmauer." Lees meer
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Timothy Ryback, The Atlantic
Martin Lange, Tour with a Berliner
Jonny Pechstein, Geschichte für Alle
Dr. Berit Ebert, Bard College Berlin
Professor Thomas Gschwend, University of Mannheim
Nicola Hieke, Landeskoordinierungstelle Bayern gegen Rechtsextremismus (Bavaria State Coordination Office Against Right-Wing Extremism)
Brendan MacGurk, Tour Guide (to arrange a private tour, email inquiries to bmacgurk(at)web(dot)de)
Professor Doctor Magnus Brechtken, Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History
By Timothy Ryback:
The Atlantic: How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
The Atlantic: The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
Timothy's forthcoming book: 53 Days: How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy, The Atlantic Monthly Press, publishing September 2026.
Music and archival references
For more information on More Equitable Democracy’s work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
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Beer Hall Demagogues: German Democracy's Rocky Start
10 maart 2026 · 52 min
Many people know that the Nazis came to power in 1933 under Germany's democratic system, but fewer people know how they got there in the first place. In this episode, Colin and Heather explore the economic and social conditions that led to the birth of Germany's first democracy — and why it quickly came crashing to an end. Lees meer
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Brendan MacGurk, Tour Guide (to arrange a private tour, email inquiries to bmacgurk(at)web(dot)de)
Hermann "Bobby" Grampp, Berlin-based historian and music critic
Martin Lange, Tour with a Berliner
Dr. Finn Ballard, Finn Ballard Tours
Nicola Hieke, Landeskoordinierungstelle Bayern gegen Rechtsextremismus (Bavaria State Coordination Office Against Right-Wing Extremism)
Excerpt from the 1998 Broadway revival of "Cabaret"
Music and archival references
For more information on More Equitable Democracy’s work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
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The Democracy Frog is Boiling
3 maart 2026 · 41 min
While the United States slips deeper into authoritarianism, Heather Villanueva and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy explore how Germany redesigned their elections after World War II to prevent another fascist takeover. As we prepare to rise to our own challenge, how can the U.S. learn from the mistakes and course-corrections of another nation that's been where we are now? Lees meer
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Nicola Hieke, Landeskoordinierungstelle Bayern gegen Rechtsextremismus (Bavaria State Coordination Office Against Right-Wing Extremism)
Martin Lange, Tour with a Berliner
Professor Thomas Gschwend, University of Mannheim
Jonny Pechstein, Geschichte für Alle
Brendan MacGurk, Tour Guide (to arrange a private tour, email inquiries to bmacgurk(at)web(dot)de)
Music and archival references
For more information on More Equitable Democracy’s work, please visit: https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/
For more information on Larj Media, please visit: https://www.larjmedia.com/
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Season 2 Trailer: The Federal Republic of Germany
19 februari 2026 · 4 min
After the end of World War II, Germany adopted a new electoral system designed to prevent a faction like the Nazis from taking over government ever again. In our new season, we compare how far-right movements operate in modern-day Germany and the United States to explore hard-learned lessons from German political history and what they might mean for democracy in the U.S.. Lees meer
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Bonus: Pádraig Ó Tuama in Conversation
4 december 2024 · 52 min
In this bonus episode of 'The Future of Our Former Democracy,' we’re sharing our extended conversation with poet, theologian, and conflict mediator, Pádraig Ó Tuama. Lees meer
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Bonus: Yemi Adenuga & Hazel Chu in Conversation
27 november 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
This bonus episode we’re sharing a panel discussion between Councilor Hazel Chu from the Dublin City Council and former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Councilor Yemi Adenuga from the Meath County Council, and moderated by Liliana Fernandez from the National Women's Council. Both are women of color who have made significant strides in Irish politics. The discussion covers their historic campaigns, personal stories, challenges faced, and the importance of representation in politics. They also delve into election strategies, voter education, and the impact of the Single Transferable Vote system. Their journeys highlight resilience, authenticity, and the drive to create an inclusive political landscape. Lees meer
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Bonus: A Conversation with Claire Hanna, MP for Belfast South and Mid Down
20 november 2024 · 42 min
In this bonus episode, George sits down with Claire Hanna, Member of Parliament from the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) representing Belfast South and Mid Down. Claire shares insights into her journey as an activist and politician, her family's history with the SDLP, and her experiences running in different electoral systems. She delves into the complexities of Northern Ireland's political landscape, the intricacies of the Good Friday Agreement, and the impact of power-sharing mechanisms. Claire also reflects on the changing role of women in politics, the challenges of campaigning, and offers her perspective on the state of democracy in the US. Lees meer
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Bonus: The Power of Language, Poetry, and Identity: Insights from Pádraig Ó Tuama
12 november 2024 · 40 min
In this bonus episode, listeners can hear the full presentation and poetry reading from Irish poet, conflict mediator, and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama, which was excerpted throughout season 1 of The Future of Our Former Democracy. Before jumping in, Colin and George offer a quick reflection on the results of last week’s U.S. presidential election and compare the rise of far-right movements in the U.S. to similar trends in Western Europe, focusing on the electoral dynamics in France, the UK, and Germany. Lees meer
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Electoral Exchange: Our Learning Tour to the Island of Ireland
6 november 2024 · 1 uur 18 min
This episode is a special postscript of 'The Future of Our Former Democracy,' focusing on a learning tour organized by More Equitable Democracy to the Republic of Ireland to observe elections in June 2024. Colin and George recount their experiences at the Royal Dublin Society, witnessing the tallying process, and the cultural importance of elections in Ireland. The episode features interviews with Irish citizens including election volunteers, taxi drivers, and elected officials, providing diverse perspectives on the Republic of Ireland's democracy. Lees meer
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Yemi Adenuga
Hazel Chu
Teresa Buczkowska
Northern Ireland Youth ForumEpisode photo gallery
Music and archival
TranscriptVideo: Ballot Sorting Process in Ireland
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Shared Power, Shared Future: The Slow Path to Lasting Peace
30 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
In our final episode of the season, George and Colin explore the historic and ongoing dynamics of Northern Ireland's peace process, focusing on the transformative impact of the 1998 Agreement. They discuss the establishment of new power-sharing structures and the adoption of proportional representation. More importantly, they discuss how these structural changes to Northern Ireland’s democracy largely brought an end to 30 years of violent, sectarian, political conflict in the region. Lees meer
The story of the 1998 Agreement gives Americans permission to hope again for our democracy. If Northern Ireland has taught us anything, it’s that we can—and should—reimagine a more inclusive, vibrant future of our former democracy.
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Dominic Bryan, Queens University Belfast
Paul Donnelly, Dead Center Tours
Claire Hanna, MP for South Belfast and Mid Down
Gerry Lynch, former Executive Director of the Alliance Party (2007-2011)
Sam McBride, Belfast Telegraph
Pádraig Ó Tuama, Poetry UnboundEpisode photo gallery
Music and archival
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Bullets to Ballots - Past Lessons and Present Challenges from The Troubles
23 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 19 min
George and Colin get into The Troubles - Northern Ireland's turbulent period from the late 1960s to 1998. They discuss the social, political, and sectarian divisions that sparked the Troubles, featuring key events such as Northern Ireland’s civil rights movement, Bloody Sunday, the Abercorn bombing and the killing of three Scottish fusiliers. The narrative explores both the historical and contemporary impacts of segregation and violence in Belfast, the evolution of the IRA, and the contentious policies of internment, British military intervention and direct rule by Westminster during this time. We hear from people who experienced the conflict firsthand, and underscore the importance of the early and bold attempt at power sharing, (the Sunningdale Agreement) in arriving at a historic peace accord years later (the 1998 Agreement) an important step towards lasting peace through power-sharing. The narrative underscores the ongoing struggle for power-sharing and the implications of different electoral systems in conflict resolution. Lees meer
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Dominic Bryan, Queens University Belfast
Paul Donnelly, Dead Center Tours
Claire Hanna, MP for South Belfast and Mid Down
Gerry Lynch, former Executive Director of the Alliance Party (2007-2011)
Sam McBride, Belfast Telegraph
Pádraig Ó Tuama, Poetry UnboundEpisode photo gallery
Music and archival
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A Tale of Three Cities – Revisiting Proportional Representation in the U.S.
16 oktober 2024 · 59 min
George and Colin turn their attention to the US – because believe it or not, parts of the US once used proportional representation! They explore the history and impact of ranked choice voting (RCV) in New York City and its broader implications for electoral reform in the United States and Ireland. After highlighting NYC's adoption of RCV in 2021 and its positive outcomes, including a more diverse city council, George and Colin explore NYC's first-ever use of RCV... all the way back in 1933! Lees meer
They draw parallels between electoral reforms in the U.S. and Northern Ireland, focusing on their common political landscapes and the systemic challenges faced by their respective minorities. Then for the policy nerds, they dig into gerrymandering and the manipulation of electoral systems, different versions of RCV, and underscore the ongoing potential of proportional representation. They conclude with reflections on modern efforts to revive these electoral reforms, with a case study of Portland, Oregon, and a hopeful vision for the future.
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Pádraig Ó Tuama, Poetry Unbound
Jenny Lee, Coalition of Communities of ColorEpisode photo gallery
Music and archival
Transcript
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From Rebellion to Republic: Ireland's Path to Partition
9 oktober 2024 · 47 min
Revolution and electoral politics – our favorite! George and Colin discuss Ireland's tumultuous journey towards independence and the partition of Northern Ireland post-World War I, focusing on significant events like the Easter Rising of 1916 and the War of Independence. Lees meer
With the help of experts, George and Colin discuss key historical milestones such as the 1918 General Election, which saw Sinn Féin's landslide victory, the eventual partition of Ireland into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, their adoption of different electoral systems, and how those systems changes set both regions on divergent paths. The episode also dips into the complexities of naming and identity in Northern Ireland, reflecting deep-rooted political and social divides.
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Dominic Bryan, Queens University Belfast
Paul Donnelly, Dead Center Tours
Daragh Fitzgerald, Historical Walking Tours
Pádraig Ó Tuama, Poetry Unbound
Erik Stewart, General Post OfficeEpisode Photo Gallery
Music and archival
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The Past is Present: From Battles to Bonfires
2 oktober 2024 · 50 min
Colin and George go waaaay back in time to discuss the historical roots of the tension between Ireland and England, through four historical touchpoints - the Ulster Plantations, Cromwell's Conquest, the Battle of the Boyne, and the Great Hunger. Believe it or not, the contemporary subjugation and tragedies faced by the Irish at the hands of the English reach all the way back to Henry VIII, and these historical animosities continue to influence contemporary Northern Irish identities and politics to this day. Lees meer
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Dominic Bryan, Queens University Belfast
Paul Donnelly, Dead Center Tours
Daragh Fitzgerald, Historical Walking Tours
Pádraig Ó Tuama, Poetry Unbound
Brain Ephraim, Millmount Museum
Shane Heaney, Millmount MuseumEpisode photo gallery
Music and archival
Video: The Difference between the UK, Great Britain & England Explained
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The Water We Swim In: America’s Winner-Take-All Electoral System
25 september 2024 · 35 min
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. The episode examines the origins of the American electoral system, critiques its current inefficiencies, and makes a case for rethinking democracy by looking at Northern Ireland. Through historical context, personal stories, and expert interviews, the podcast seeks to inspire listeners to consider radical changes that can lead to a more equitable and representative democracy. Lees meer
Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode:
Dominic Bryan, Queens University Belfast
Paul Donnelly, Dead Center Tours
Daragh Fitzgerald, Historical Walking Tours
Claire Hanna, MP for South Belfast and Mid Down
Gerry Lynch, former Executive Director of the Alliance Party (2007-2011)
Sam McBride, Belfast TelegraphMusic and archival references
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Introducing The Future of Our Former Democracy
9 september 2024 · 2 min
Northern Ireland’s history and politics offer a blueprint for how the US can implement a better electoral system, especially in the wake of rising polarization and political violence. Developed in partnership with Larj Media and More Equitable Democracy. Lees meer