With the 2024 election right around the corner, all eyes are on the systems in place that ensure our elections are safe, secure and accurate. Season 4 of Campaign Legal Center’s award-winning Democracy Decoded will do a deep dive into the tried and tested systems and the checks and balances that make our elections run smoothly.
Democracy Decoded thoughtfully examines our government and discusses innovative ideas that could lead to a stronger, more transparent, accountable and inclusive democracy. Host Simone Leeper speaks with experts from across the political spectrum and takes a deep dive into the forces fueling our elections, not just in our nation’s capital but at all levels of government.
Season 4 opens with a special spotlight on democracy’s frontline workers — state and local election workers. Episode 1 will explore how we can better protect and support the many dedicated civil servants and volunteers — the people in your neighborhood who help keep American democracy safe and secure.
This season will also delve into the many barriers to the ballot box, the actions we can take to ensure our democracy includes everyone, how Congress took action to help ensure a peaceful transfer of power in 2025 and more.
This season of Democracy Decoded is an essential guide for anyone looking to understand what makes elections work and the safeguards built into the electoral process.
Through eye-opening interviews with top lawyers, and democracy’s frontline heroes — such as poll workers and civil servants — the series not only informs but also empowers.
Listeners will come away equipped with the knowledge needed to recognize misinformation, understand their rights as voters, and more fully participate in our democracy. Because here’s the thing: Our electoral system works, and we’re here to help you understand why.