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.


283 Pieces

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Maine Becomes the 17th State to Join the National Popular Vote Compact
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Maine Becomes the 17th State to Join the National Popular Vote Compact

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  • Added: Apr 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Georgia Omnibus Voter Suppression Law Banning Line Warming, Curtailing Drop Boxes & Restricting Mail-In Voting Goes on Trial
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Georgia Omnibus Voter Suppression Law Banning Line Warming, Curtailing Drop Boxes & Restricting Mail-In Voting Goes on Trial

Bought by Angelica Community Radio and KTSW 89.9


  • Added: Apr 17, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Washington State Case Challenging the Washington Voting Rights Act
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Washington State Case Challenging the Washington Voting Rights Act

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  • Added: Apr 16, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Doesn’t U.S. Law Already Prohibit Non-Citizens from Voting in Federal Elections? Yes, it Does.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Doesn’t U.S. Law Already Prohibit Non-Citizens from Voting in Federal Elections? Yes, it Does.

Bought by KTSW 89.9, Angelica Community Radio, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Apr 15, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 3
Ever Wonder The Reason It Took So Long for the IRS to Offer an Online Tax Preparation App? Big Money Lobbying.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Ever Wonder The Reason It Took So Long for the IRS to Offer an Online Tax Preparation App? Big Money Lobbying.

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, WUTC, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Apr 14, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 3
Michigan Case Which Used the ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ to Challenge Voting Rights Ballot Questions is Thrown Out
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Michigan Case Which Used the ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ to Challenge Voting Rights Ballot Questions is Thrown Out

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  • Added: Apr 11, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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National Study of Elections Officials Confirms Turnover from Harassment, But Also Finds An Aging Workforce and Increasing Workloads are Factors
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
National Study of Elections Officials Confirms Turnover from Harassment, But Also Finds An Aging Workforce and Increasing Workloads are Factors

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  • Added: Apr 10, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Trying to Game the System, Missouri Legislature Proposes Ballot Question Rule Changes to Head Off Reproductive Rights Question in November
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Trying to Game the System, Missouri Legislature Proposes Ballot Question Rule Changes to Head Off Reproductive Rights Question in November

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  • Added: Apr 09, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
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
Nonpartisan Report Recommends Ways Local Officials Can Expand Voter Participation and Recruit Election Workers Using Public/Private Partnerships

Bought by Angelica Community Radio and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Apr 07, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
True the Vote’s Claim of Evidence of 2020 Ballot Stuffing in Georgia Were . . . Not True
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
True the Vote’s Claim of Evidence of 2020 Ballot Stuffing in Georgia Were . . . Not True

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, KTSW 89.9, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Apr 06, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 3
Survey Finds Strong Support from Americans for Early Voting & Election Day Holiday Reforms, But Also Restrictive Government-Issued ID Requirements
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Survey Finds Strong Support from Americans for Early Voting & Election Day Holiday Reforms, But Also Restrictive Government-Issued ID Requirements

Bought by KTSW 89.9, Angelica Community Radio, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Apr 04, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 3
In April 2 Presidential Primaries, Wisconsin Voters Approve Restraints on Running Elections; Large Numbers of Voters Unhappy With Nominees
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
In April 2 Presidential Primaries, Wisconsin Voters Approve Restraints on Running Elections; Large Numbers of Voters Unhappy With Nominees

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  • Added: Apr 03, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Despite the Salacious Details, Trump’s Alleged NY ‘Hush Money’ Actions Covered Up Serious Campaign Finance Violations
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Despite the Salacious Details, Trump’s Alleged NY ‘Hush Money’ Actions Covered Up Serious Campaign Finance Violations

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  • Added: Apr 02, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Montana Supreme Court Throws Out Four Anti-Voter Laws Targeting Native American, Younger, Elderly, and Disabled Voters
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Montana Supreme Court Throws Out Four Anti-Voter Laws Targeting Native American, Younger, Elderly, and Disabled Voters

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  • Added: Apr 01, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Federal Courts Leave Racially Gerrymandered South Carolina, North Carolina & Florida Maps in Place for 2024 Election
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Federal Courts Leave Racially Gerrymandered South Carolina, North Carolina & Florida Maps in Place for 2024 Election

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  • Added: Mar 31, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Arizona Senate Committee Endorses Constitutional Amendment Ending the State’s Popular No-Excuse Mail-in and Early In-Person Voting
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Arizona Senate Committee Endorses Constitutional Amendment Ending the State’s Popular No-Excuse Mail-in and Early In-Person Voting

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  • Added: Mar 28, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Have You Been Purged? States Have Stepped Up Removals of Inactive Voters - Sometimes for Partisan Advantage – and It’s Time to Check Your Registration
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Have You Been Purged? States Have Stepped Up Removals of Inactive Voters - Sometimes for Partisan Advantage. It’s Time to Check Your Registration

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  • Added: Mar 27, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Five States Are Considering Conspiracy-Fueled Legislation Which Bans Ballot Tabulators. But Fed-Up Voters are Pushing Back.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Five States Are Considering Conspiracy-Fueled Legislation Which Bans Ballot Tabulators. But Fed-Up Voters are Pushing Back.

  • Added: Mar 26, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
April 2nd Wisconsin Ballot Measures Would Prohibit Outside Help & Funding, Hampering Small Town Elections
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report, Credit: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
April 2nd Wisconsin Ballot Measures Would Prohibit Outside Help & Funding, Hampering Small Town Elections

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  • Added: Mar 25, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
How the Changing Social Media Landscape Could Hamper the Fight Against Disinformation from Both Foreign and Domestic Bad Actors
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
How the Changing Social Media Landscape Could Hamper the Fight Against Disinformation from Both Foreign and Domestic Bad Actors

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  • Added: Mar 24, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2