American Democracy Minute

Series produced by Brian Beihl

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report 

The American Democracy Minute is a 90-second daily radio report & podcast covering voting rights, money in politics, redistricting and other critical democracy issues in Washington and in states around the country. Keep up to date on YOUR democracy in 90 seconds! We're new to PRX but have produced over 200 episodes on other networks.

Although the episodes are only 90-seconds, after a fact-filled report, listeners are encouraged to visit http://www.AmericanDemocracyMinute.org for additional information, resources, and ways to get involved at a local or national level in that issue. ADM, national since April 2022, is the successor to the Open Democracy Minute, which appeared on NH stations from January 2019 - March 2022. Visit https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/americandemocracyminute to hear our 200+ past reports.

ADM is hosted and produced by Brian Beihl, former deputy director of Open Democracy and Open Democracy Action, a NH-based pro-voter nonprofit. Prior, Brian was station manager of WNHN in Concord, NH, a magazine editor, and attended the School of Journalism at Michigan State University.


331 Pieces

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Eleven Years After Shelby County v. Holder, Anti-Voter Legislatures are Stripping Voting Rights at an Alarming Rate
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Eleven Years After Shelby County v. Holder, Anti-Voter Legislatures are Stripping Voting Rights at an Alarming Rate

  • Added: Jun 25, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
Fines Upheld for Alaska Pastor Using His Church Organization to Funnel ‘Free Speech’ Money to Political Groups Trying Repeal Ranked Choice Voting
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Fines Upheld for Alaska Pastor Using His Church Organization to Funnel ‘Free Speech’ Money to Political Groups Trying Repeal Ranked Choice Voting

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  • Added: Jun 24, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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State Judge Throws Out Case Against Nevada Fake Electors Over Venue; AG Vows to Appeal
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
State Judge Throws Out Case Against Nevada Fake Electors Over Venue; AG Vows to Appeal

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  • Added: Jun 23, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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What Voter Harassment & Intimidation Might We Face in 2024? A New Report Shows Election Officials What to Look For, and How to Combat It
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
What Voter Harassment & Intimidation Might We Face in 2024? A New Report Shows Election Officials What to Look For, and How to Combat It

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  • Added: Jun 20, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Remaining Accused Fake Electors Arraigned in AZ; Preliminary Hearings Conclude for Six More in Michigan
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Remaining Accused Fake Electors Arraigned in AZ; Preliminary Hearings Conclude for Six More in Michigan

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  • Added: Jun 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Pew Study Finds 85% of Americans Don’t Think Elected Officials Care About What People Like Them Think – Up 30% since 2000
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
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Pew Study Finds 85% of Americans Don’t Think Elected Officials Care About What People Like Them Think – Up 30% since 2000

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  • Added: Jun 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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The Feds Warned States to Harden Election Infrastructure. The U.S. House Appropriations Committee Just Eliminated the Election Security Grant Funding to Help States to Do It
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
The Feds Warned States to Harden Election Infrastructure. The U.S. House Appropriations Committee Just Eliminated the Election Security Grant Fundi...

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  • Added: Jun 17, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Anticipating Foreign Influence Campaigns, the FBI, CISA and ODNI Issue Guidance to Election Officials to Harden Websites, Train Staff and Educate Voters
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Anticipating Foreign Influence Campaigns, the FBI, CISA and ODNI Issue Guidance to Election Officials to Harden Websites, Train Staff and Educate V...

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  • Added: Jun 16, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
NH Voter Suppression Bill Eliminates Sworn Affidavits for Voter Registration, Demanding Citizenship Documents for Otherwise Qualified Voters. It Could Disenfranchise Thousands.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
NH Voter Suppression Bill Eliminates Sworn Affidavits for Voter Registration, Demanding Citizenship Documents for Otherwise Qualified Voters. It Co...

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  • Added: Jun 13, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
FL Voters Decide Nov. 5th Whether to Keep Their Small Donor Matching Program, or Turn Funding of Campaigns Over to Special Interests
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
FL Voters Decide Nov. 5th Whether to Keep Their Small Donor Matching Program, or Turn Funding of Campaigns Over to Special Interests

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  • Added: Jun 12, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
More Mixed Messages from Trump and the RNC on Mail-In Voting: ‘Swamp the Vote” vs. Swamp the Courts
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
More Mixed Messages from Trump and the RNC on Mail-In Voting: ‘Swamp the Vote” vs. Swamp the Courts

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  • Added: Jun 11, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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North Carolina Senate Uses Anti-Masking Bill as Vehicle for Masking Dark-Money Political Donors
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
North Carolina Senate Uses Anti-Masking Bill as Vehicle for Masking Dark-Money Political Donors

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  • Added: Jun 10, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Colorado Governor Signs Election Administration Bill with Amendment Neutralizing an Open Primary and RCV Initiative; Promises Future Action
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Colorado Governor Signs Election Administration Bill with Amendment Neutralizing an Open Primary and RCV Initiative; Promises Future Action

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  • Added: Jun 09, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Why Was Joe Biden’s Appearance on the Ohio Ballot in Question? Partisan Politics, and Another Attempt to Derail Citizen Ballot Initiatives.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Why Was Joe Biden’s Appearance on the Ohio Ballot in Question? Partisan Politics, and Another Attempt to Derail Citizen Ballot Initiatives.

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  • Added: Jun 06, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Wisconsin AG Files Forgery Charges Against Three Trump Alleged Fake Elector Organizers; No Charges Yet Against Signers
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Wisconsin AG Files Forgery Charges Against Three Trump Alleged Fake Elector Organizers; No Charges Yet Against Signers

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  • Added: Jun 05, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
After Raising the Bar to Prove Racial Gerrymandering in South Carolina Case, the U.S. Supreme Court Reopens a 2022 Arkansas Redistricting Case
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
After Raising the Bar to Prove Racial Gerrymandering in South Carolina Case, the U.S. Supreme Court Reopens a 2022 Arkansas Redistricting Case

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  • Added: Jun 04, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Kansas Supreme Court Rules There is No Natural Right to Vote for Kansas Citizens, Only a Political Right Subject to the Legislature’s Restrictions
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Kansas Supreme Court Rules There is No Natural Right to Vote for Kansas Citizens, Only a Political Right Subject to the Legislature’s Restrictions

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  • Added: Jun 03, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s South Carolina Gerrymandering Decision Finds Disturbing Guidance for Lower Courts
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s South Carolina Gerrymandering Decision Finds Disturbing Guidance for Lower Courts

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  • Added: Jun 02, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Galveston County, TX Racial Gerrymandering Case Could Weaken Voting Rights Act Protections for Mixed Minority Communities
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Galveston County, TX Racial Gerrymandering Case Could Weaken Voting Rights Act Protections for Mixed Minority Communities

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  • Added: May 30, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Gallup Poll Finds Americans Think a Major Third Party is Needed
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Gallup Poll Finds Americans Think a Major Third Party is Needed

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  • Added: May 29, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1