By the People

By the People is a monthly podcast committed to giving you an insider’s look at the challenges and possibilities facing democracies around the world. Join the nonpartisan International Republican Institute as we dive into the issues of the day and discuss new ideas in governance, elections, and democracy.

By the People is a news podcast hosted by IRI, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

IRI hosts By the People, a news show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Observing Elections in Moldova with Former Congressman Peter Roskam | Ep 11

  Dec 11, 202426 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we’ll discuss the issues and results from the most recent election in Moldova.  On October 20th, Moldovans went to the polls to cast their ballots for president and for a referendum on joining the European Union (EU). The International Republican Institute (IRI) helped lead a short term election observation in Moldova and found that there was significant foreign interference, including vote-buying, propaganda, and cyberattacks to disrupt the election. However, over 1.5 million Moldovans voted.</p> <p> </p> <p>To unpack all of this we are joined by former Congressman Peter Roskam, one of the leaders of IRI’s el...

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  Episode #10

  The Future of Democracy in Georgia and the Caucasus with Congressman John Shimkus and Dr. Daniel Twining | Ep 10

  Nov 20, 202429 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we delve into the pivotal parliamentary elections in Georgia, held on October 26th, a critical moment for the nation’s future. The elections, however, were marred by systematic voter intimidation, legal irregularities, and widespread distrust in the Central Election Commission's impartiality.</p> <p>We unpack these issues with insights from former Congressman John Shimkus and IRI President Dr. Daniel Twining, who were on the ground as election observers. Together, we explore what these developments mean for Georgia’s democratic future and the broader region.</p>

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  Episode #9

  What’s Next for Venezuela? Divergent Paths Forward with David Smolansky | Ep 9

  Oct 10, 202436 minS1

  <p>In this episode of By the People, we’ll discuss many of the issues and results from the most recent "stolen" election in Venezuela. To help us understand what happened and how the opposition won, we’re joined by David Smolansky, a Visiting Fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and Senior Advisor on Foreign Policy and leads the Venezuelan diaspora movement for the prominent Venezuelan Presidential candidate, Maria Corina Machado. </p>

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  Episode #8

  The Largest Election in Mexico's History with Dr. Lorenzo Cordova | Ep 8

  Jun 25, 202445 minS1

  <p>In this month's episode of By the People, we’re joined by Dr. Lorenzo Cordova to discuss many of the issues and results from the recent elections in Mexico. This year’s election was considered the largest in Mexico’s history, with the highest number of voters casting ballots for the presidency and more than 20,000 local, state and congressional posts. On June 2nd, Mexico held a landmark election and Claudia Sheinbaum was elected President. </p>

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  Episode #7

  Religious Freedom in Nicaragua with Felix Maradiaga | Ep 7

  May 31, 202437 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we’ll discuss the challenges confronting the people of Nicaragua and the increasing number of obstacles to democratic advancement throughout the country and more specifically, attacks on religious freedom. We'll be joined by Felix Maradiaga, a prominent Nicaraguan human rights advocate, who holds a significant role as the President and Founder of the Fundación Para la Libertad.</p>

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