Elections, Free & Fair

With the midterms coming up, we're focusing on questions about elections and democracy for this month's playlist. How do the spread of disinformation and the power of corporations distort our democracy? How can math and geometry help us make voting more fair? And should we always choose leaders who are good people first? Take a listen—and don't forget to vote!

Elections, Free & Fair

Episode Title Guest Related Content

Disinformation and the Future of Democracy

Dean Johnson, Political Analyst and Criminal Defense Attorney Cracking Down on Disinformation

Democracy By Numbers

Moon Duchin, Professor of Mathematics, Tufts University The Mathematics of Democracy

Election Special

Emilee Chapman, Professor of Political Science, Stanford University


Robert Reich, Former US Labor Secretary


Elaine Kamarck, Senior Fellow in Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution
Election Special 2016 – Uncut

Corporations and the Future of Democracy

Former United States Senator Russell Feingold

Corporations and the Future of Democracy

How to Create Virtuous Leaders

Massimo Pigliucci, K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy, City College of New York Do Good People Make Good Leaders?