In season one, we’ll take an in-depth look at some of the most perplexing challenges facing the vitality of democracy. Surely, you’ve seen the headlines from places like El Salvador, Tunisia, Ethiopia, and Ukraine, and, no doubt, you’ve heard the concerns from US leaders… people like USAID Administrator Samantha Power and President Biden.But what can we do about these global emergencies... these imminent threats to the health and vibrancy of democracy?  Join me on Democracy! The Podcast, as we tour the world to seek a better understanding of how a consortium…  made up of the three leading US development organizations, some with names you may already know well…  the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, the International Republican Institute, and the National Democratic Institute, comes together to work alongside citizens… in the fight to defend democracy. Hear how international teams offer solutions in the face of modern day threats like corruption, disinformation, rising authoritarianism, dictatorships, economic disasters, and failed governments, and learn how you, too, can fight for a more democratic society.You’ll hear from the most experienced experts working in the field of democracy, rights, and governance.  They’ll explain how they help citizens tackle real-life problems, and move their own countries toward a more democratic process for all.  Leading voices from the U-S government and leaders of foreign nations will weigh-in.. Plus, we’ll talk to regular people like you and me who bravely stand up for their fellow citizens in the face of discrimination, punishment, persecution, or are simply excluded from their own nation's political processes every day. You can find Democracy! The Podcast, right here, or on whatever service, or app, or semi-functioning device you might use to listen to your podcasts. We're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Alexa, Plex... whatever. You know..  the tyranny of choice. Huh, maybe that’s what we should call a future episode of the new season... Jot it down, so you won’t forget: Democracy! The Podcast.   I’m Adrienne Ross, and I can’t wait to share this new show with you!-----CEPPS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ceppsProduced by Simpler Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy