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.


303 Pieces

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Report Finds False Election Fraud Claims, Intimidation, Burdensome Rules, and ‘Election Integrity’ Vigilantes Lead to an Election Official Brain-Drain
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Report Finds False Election Fraud Claims, Intimidation, Burdensome Rules, and ‘Election Integrity’ Vigilantes Lead to an Election Official Brain-Drain

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  • Added: Mar 20, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
By the 14th Anniversary of Citizens United, SuperPACs and Candidates Spent Over $300 Million in IA, NH & SC
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
By the 14th Anniversary of Citizens United, SuperPACs and Candidates Spent Over $300 Million in IA, NH & SC

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  • Added: Mar 20, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Federal Court Releases New WA Redistricting Maps After Striking Down Districts Diluting Latino Voting Power
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Federal Court Releases New WA Redistricting Maps After Striking Down Districts Diluting Latino Voting Power

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  • Added: Mar 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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NH ‘Election Information Portal’ Funding Passes State Senate. Will the Granite State Finally Enter the 21st Century?
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
NH ‘Election Information Portal’ Funding Passes State Senate. Will the Granite State Finally Enter the 21st Century?

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  • Added: Mar 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
‘Election Integrity’ Gone Bad: Updates on Michigan’s Electronic Ballot Tabulator GOP Tampering Cases
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
‘Election Integrity’ Gone Bad: Updates on Michigan’s Electronic Ballot Tabulator GOP Tampering Cases

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  • Added: Mar 17, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Never Mind . . . After Trump Shake-Up at RNC, “Bank Your Vote” Mail-In Voting Campaign Dropped, “Election Integrity” Unit Created Instead
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Never Mind . . . After Trump Shake-Up at RNC, “Bank Your Vote” Mail-In Voting Campaign Dropped, “Election Integrity” Unit Created Instead

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  • Added: Mar 14, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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NC Legislature’s Stripping of Governor’s Appointment Power to Election Boards Overturned; SCOTUS Decision Expected in SC Gerrymandering Case
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
NC Legislature’s Stripping of Governor’s Appointment Power to Election Boards Overturned; SCOTUS Decision Expected in SC Gerrymandering Case

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  • Added: Mar 13, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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NV Judge Upholds Discriminatory Voter ID Ballot Measure, While Striking Down Another Ballot Measure Establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
NV Judge Upholds Discriminatory Voter ID Ballot Measure, While Striking Down Another Ballot Measure Establishing an Independent Redistricting Commi...

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  • Added: Mar 12, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Alabama Legislature Poised to Add More Barriers to Absentee Voting, Claiming ‘Ballot Harvesting,’ Despite No Evidence
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Alabama Legislature Poised to Add More Barriers to Absentee Voting, Claiming ‘Ballot Harvesting,’ Despite No Evidence

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  • Added: Mar 11, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Oregon Legislature Passes Campaign Contribution Limits and Disclosure, Dodging an Even Stricter Ballot Initiative
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Oregon Legislature Passes Campaign Contribution Limits and Disclosure, Dodging an Even Stricter Ballot Initiative

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  • Added: Mar 10, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 3
Iowa House Requires Mail Ballots to Be Returned Before Election Day, Bans RCV, and Allows Convicted Felons to Qualify to Run in Federal Elections
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Iowa House Requires Mail Ballots to Be Returned Before Election Day, Bans RCV, and Allows Convicted Felons to Qualify to Run in Federal Elections

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  • Added: Mar 07, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Nonpartisan Report Recommends Ways Local Officials Can Expand Voter Participation and Recruit Election Workers Using Public/Private Partnerships
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report, Credit: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Nonpartisan Report Recommends Ways Local Officials Can Expand Voter Participation and Recruit Election Workers Using Public/Private Partnerships

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  • Added: Mar 06, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
After Cleaning Up Gerrymandered State Senate & Assembly Districts, the Wisconsin Supreme Court Passes on Congressional Districts
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
After Cleaning Up Gerrymandered State Senate & Assembly Districts, the Wisconsin Supreme Court Passes on Congressional Districts

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  • Added: Mar 05, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Reverses Colorado Court’s Removal of Donald Trump from the State’s Ballot
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Reverses Colorado Court’s Removal of Donald Trump from the State’s Ballot

  • Added: Mar 04, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Reintroduced to Restore VRA “Preclearance” Requirements for States with Ongoing Voter Suppression
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Reintroduced to Restore VRA “Preclearance” Requirements for States with Ongoing Voter Suppression

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  • Added: Mar 03, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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After Caving to Conspiracy Theorists, States Which Left ERIC Now Using Weaker & More Expensive Alternatives; At Least One State May Rejoin ERIC.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
After Caving to Conspiracy Theorists, States Which Left ERIC Now Using Weaker & More Expensive Alternatives; At Least One State May Rejoin ERIC.

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  • Added: Feb 29, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Delaware Court Strikes Down Permanent Absentee Voter List and Early Voting Laws as Unconstitutional, Affecting Tens of Thousands for 2024
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Delaware Court Strikes Down Permanent Absentee Voter List and Early Voting Laws as Unconstitutional, Affecting Tens of Thousands for 2024

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  • Added: Feb 28, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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In Seven Super Tuesday Primary States There’s Still Time to Register to Vote, Thanks to Election Day Registration
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report, Credit: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
In Seven Super Tuesday Primary States There’s Still Time to Register to Vote, Thanks to Election Day Registration

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  • Added: Feb 27, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
The RNC Weaves a Tangled Web, Pushing Early & Mail-In Voting to Its Base, While Litigating and Legislating to Limit It In Swing States
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
The RNC Weaves a Tangled Web, Pushing Early & Mail-In Voting to Its Base, While Litigating and Legislating to Limit It In Swing States

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  • Added: Feb 26, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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A Majority of Americans Like Voting by Mail - Including Many Florida Republicans. Making it Harder May Keep Them From Voting, Too.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
A Majority of Americans Like Voting by Mail - Including Many Florida Republicans. Making it Harder May Keep Them From Voting, Too.

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  • Added: Feb 25, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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