Will the U.S. have a free and fair election in 2020? In the days leading up to Nov. 3 this podcast breaks down complex legal issues for listeners who care about democracy and elections. Election scholars Edward Foley (Ohio State University Moritz College of Law) and Franita Tolson (University of Southern California Gould School of Law) focus on the integrity and health of our democratic process.
This podcast is a collaboration between OSU Moritz College of Law and USC Gould School of Law.
In this episode, Edward Foley (OSU Moritz College of Law) and Franita Tolson (USC Gould School of Law) dive into the recent census data and question if American democracy is truly representative. They explore different governance schemes and the need to look past the Founding Fathers' vision in order to create a system that reflects the country's diverse needs.
8 Apr 2021
Making Democracy Work: Part 2
Constitutional law expert Richard Pildes (NYU Law) rejoins Edward Foley (OSU Moritz College of Law) and Franita Tolson (USC Gould School of Law) to continue their conversation on potential democratic reforms. In this episode, they explore how drawing more competitive electoral districts, as well as increasing public financing options for candidates, could strengthen American democracy.
23 Mar 2021
Making Democracy Work: Part 1
Constitutional law expert Richard Pildes (NYU Law) joins Edward Foley (OSU Moritz College of Law) and Franita Tolson (USC Gould School of Law) to discuss his recent op-ed in The New York Times, "How to Keep Extremists Out of Power." Pulling back from the hot-button issues of voting rights, ballot access and absentee voting, he focuses instead on the extremist forces in American culture and politics that threaten our democracy — and suggests ways to minimize them through reform.
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