Democracy Fix

There’s a critical mass of evidence pointing to the ways in which our politics and political system are broken. So the real question is: What can we do about it? Democracy Fix is a podcast from Issue One, a crosspartisan organization working to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. Join us for thoughtful conversations with innovative leaders from across the political spectrum to get your fix of news, insightful analysis, and ideas that will inspire you to join the broader movement to fix democracy.

Democracy Fix is a news podcast hosted by Carah Ong Whaley and Issue One, with 10 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.

Carah Ong Whaley and Issue One hosts Democracy Fix, a news show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Who You Gonna Call: How Preparation Powers Election Resilience ft. Michelle Hawley

  Dec 5, 202437 minS0

  <p>On Election Day, we watched election officials across the country spring their contingency plans into action - responding to bomb threats, machine malfunctions and power outages, as well as other predictable disruptions. In this episode, Michelle Hawley, Director of the Milwaukee County Election Commission, joins Claire Woodall and Angelina Clapp to provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the planning and partnerships that officials have spent years developing in order to ensure democracy isn’t disrupted. Hawley shares her expert insights on the meticulous planning and crisis management necessary to ensure smooth elections, especially in high-pressure environments. </p> <p>Elections are abo...

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  Episode #9

  Love it or Leave It: A Conversation About Elections Resilience and Resolve with Kim Wyman

  Nov 20, 202436 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Democracy Fix, Mia Minkin, Angelina Clapp and Carah Ong Whaley sit down with former Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, a seasoned election official and advocate for safe and secure elections. We unpack the complexities of election administration in the modern era and reflect on how elections were safe and secure in 2024, even in spite of a wide range of challenges, including foreign malign influence and dozens of bomb threats at polling sites in key states on the last day of voting. We also delve into the challenges of maintaining public trust in election integrity, t...

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  Episode #8

  The Officials: Beyond the Ballot ft. Wesley Wilcox and Tonya Wichman

  Oct 2, 202426 minS0

  <p>Election officials have always played a critical role in ensuring that our votes are cast and counted fairly. But in recent years, the landscape of election work has dramatically changed. No longer seen as a quiet, behind-the-scenes service, election officials are now on the front lines of an increasingly toxic environment, facing harassment, threats, and a flood of misinformation.</p> <p>In this episode of Democracy Fix, two seasoned election officials, Tonya Wichman, Director of Elections in Defiance County, Ohio, and Wesley Wilcox, Supervisor of Elections in Marion County, Florida join Dr. Carah Ong Whaley and Angelina Clapp to...

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  Episode #7

  What We Can Do When The House Is On Fire ft. Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN) and Tina Barton

  Sep 19, 202429 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Democracy Fix, Tina Barton, senior election expert at The Elections Group, and former Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) join hosts Dr. Carah Ong Whaley and Jeanne Broome to discuss the biggest threats facing U.S. elections and what is being done to address them. Both guests emphasize that the greatest danger is the potential non-acceptance of election results. Congressman Wamp warns that "The biggest problem is the peaceful transfer of power. Without it, we risk losing the very essence of American exceptionalism.” Barton highlights another dimension to the challenges to election integrity in 2024: the spread of fa...

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  Episode #6

  Building Radically Transparent and Inclusive Elections ft. Julie Wise

  Aug 21, 202444 minS0

  <p>In this episode, hosts Carah Ong Whaley, Angelina Clapp, and Mia Minkin sit down with King County, WA Director of Elections Julie Wise for a deep dive into the county’s award-winning initiatives to ensure all voices are heard in elections. Known for her passionate advocacy for voter accessibility and election transparency, Wise discusses the critical role of trained, nonpartisan election administrators in preserving democracy.</p> <p>She highlights the challenges faced by election officials across the country, including the need for consistent and reliable federal funding, the impact of the spread of false election information, and the rise in...

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