Democracy Optimist is a thought-provoking public radio series and podcast that delves deep into the heart of democratic processes, elections, and voting rights to ask a simple but vital question: how do we sustain our democracy? The series is hosted by University of Kentucky Election Law research professor Joshua Douglas, a passionate advocate for civic engagement, and produced by WEKU.
Democracy Optimist
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58 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Democracy Optimist is a thought-provoking public radio series and podcast that delves deep into the heart of democratic processes, elections, and voting rights to ask a simple but vital question: how do we sustain our democracy? The series is hosted by University of Kentucky Election Law research professor Joshua Douglas, a passionate advocate for civic engagement, and produced by WEKU.
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1/12/2024
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2026
Laura Brill
Joshua Douglas talks to Laura Brill, CEO and founder of the Civics Center, an organization that promotes voter registration among young people.
May 21, 2026
Joyce Vance
Joshua Douglas speaks to Joyce Vance, a New York Times bestselling author, former United States Attorney, professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, and legal analyst for MS Now.
April 23, 2026
Jaime Lucke
Joshua Douglas speaks to Jaime Lucke, Editor in chief of the Kentucky Lantern
58 total episodes available with 2 transcripts
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