Not Suitable for Democracy

About Not Suitable for Democracy

Politics is everywhere, but everything is broken. That's just not suitable for democracy. Catch our weekly news show exploring the challenges within our society, culture, and democracy. Hosted by political commentator, Nick, along with the occasional special guest, we'll discuss the latest news from an independent perspective. Together, we'll redefine what's acceptable in America.

Publisher

Nick Haby

Category

government · news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Mar 2025

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 65 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Episode 63: Interview with Eric Thor on Socialists, Congressional Races & the Road to 2028

   What happens when a movement looks beyond the next election—and starts planning years ahead? From DSA’s national strategy to New York City’s congressional races, this week we’re talking organizing, political power, and the future of the American left. Nick sits down with Eric Thor, a member of the Queens chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), for a conversation about socialist electoral strategy, the 2026 midterms, and what comes next for the movement. DSA is thinking beyond N...

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   23 Oct 2026

   Episode 62: Interview with Equality NY President Troy Blackwell on LGBTQ+ Issues & Voters

   What does the future of LGBTQ+ representation look like in New York—and what will it take to get the next generation involved in shaping our democracy? This week on Not Suitable for Democracy, Nick sits down with Troy Blackwell, President of Equality New York, for a conversation about LGBTQ+ advocacy, political representation, and the issues shaping the 2026 midterm elections. Part 1: Meet Troy Blackwell How did Troy find his way into politics, and what’s he working on at Equality New York? W...

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   21 Oct 2026

   Episode 61: Interview with New York State Assembly Candidate Brandon Castro

   In this week's second episode, we sat down at Doughboy Park in Woodside to talk to Brandon Castro, who is running for New York State Assembly in District 30. Castro's campaign reached out to have a conversation. We strongly believe democracy is a dialogue, even if there are areas of disagreement. In the spirit of finding common ground, we were excited to chat with our first candidate running for public office. Brandon Castro is the only Gen-Z candidate running for local office in New Yo...

Inside a recent episode

Episode 6: John Scott and New York Democratic State Committee

Published 13 May 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We pass, they are legally binding resolutions, where it says the New York State Democratic Party believes ABC and D, and then if they're more policy -based, it provides a little bit of weight and a little bit of oomph for the legislature to then get those bills across the finish line. And how many members make up the State Committee, because then to your point, if there's a decent number and the resolution has passed, that's more policy -focused, right? Wouldn't that, in a sense, also push or guide or advocate for whatever policy vision that the legislature has in mind? Where do the two connect and how many folks are in the body again? […]

Who has been a guest on Not Suitable for Democracy

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jason
• Skylar
• Darien
• No Kings March attendees
• Bernie Sanders

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YouTube views

895

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

0

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