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.


387 Pieces

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Following Questionable Late Voter Registration Purges, the U.S. DOJ Issues State Guidance and Asks for Help from Impacted Voters
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Following Questionable Late Voter Registration Purges, the U.S. DOJ Issues State Guidance and Asks for Help from Impacted Voters

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  • Added: Sep 12, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Research Shows Trump’s Debate Claim of Widespread Voting by Noncitizens is Complete Nonsense
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Research Shows Trump’s Debate Claim of Widespread Voting by Noncitizens is Complete Nonsense

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  • Added: Sep 11, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Texas AG Paxton Sues Two Counties to Suppress Voter Registration Effort
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Texas AG Paxton Sues Two Counties to Suppress Voter Registration Effort

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  • Added: Sep 10, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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In Wins for Pennsylvania Voters, Court Rules ‘Naked Ballots’ Can Be Fixed, and Ballots with Date Issues Can Be Counted
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
In Wins for Pennsylvania Voters, Court Rules ‘Naked Ballots’ Can Be Fixed, and Ballots with Date Issues Can Be Counted

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  • Added: Sep 09, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 17 and Organizers Hope to Enlist More Nonprofit and Corporate Partners to Help
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 17 and Organizers Hope to Enlist More Nonprofit and Corporate Partners to Help

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  • Added: Sep 08, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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U.S. DOJ Takes Action on Russian Propaganda Campaign to Influence the U.S. Election and Shape American Attitudes Toward Ukraine
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
U.S. DOJ Takes Action on Russian Propaganda Campaign to Influence the U.S. Election and Shape American Attitudes Toward Ukraine

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  • Added: Sep 05, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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GOP Lawsuit Targets 225,000 Registered Voters in North Carolina Only Days Before Early Voting, and 11 Weeks Before the Election
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
GOP Lawsuit Targets 225,000 Registered Voters in North Carolina Only Days Before Early Voting, and 11 Weeks Before the Election

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  • Added: Sep 04, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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After Losing in Court and at the Polls, Utah Legislature Approves Nov. Ballot Measure to Veto or Alter Citizen Ballot Measures to Protect Its Power
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
After Losing in Court and at the Polls, Utah Legislature Approves Nov. Ballot Measure to Veto or Alter Citizen Ballot Measures to Protect Its Power

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  • Added: Sep 03, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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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: Sep 02, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Is Organized Labor the Campaign Money Bogey Man the Right Claims? The Data Shows Otherwise.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Is Organized Labor the Campaign Money Bogey Man the Right Claims? The Data Shows Otherwise.

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  • Added: Sep 01, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Will Alaska Keep Its Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting? An Upcoming Anti-RCV Ballot Initiative is a Critical Test
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Will Alaska Keep Its Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting? An Upcoming Anti-RCV Ballot Initiative is a Critical Test

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  • Added: Aug 29, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Special Counsel Submits Revised Criminal Conspiracy Indictment of Trump After SCOTUS Immunity Ruling on Presidential Powers
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Special Counsel Submits Revised Criminal Conspiracy Indictment of Trump After SCOTUS Immunity Ruling on Presidential Powers

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  • Added: Aug 28, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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U.S. Supreme Court Restores Arizona Law Aimed at Disenfranchising Native Americans and College Students
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
U.S. Supreme Court Restores Arizona Law Aimed at Disenfranchising Native Americans and College Students

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  • Added: Aug 26, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Passing the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act are Top Priorities for Democrats, But They Need Majorities to Do It
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Passing the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act are Top Priorities for Democrats, But They Need Majorities to Do It

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  • Added: Aug 25, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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New York Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of New Early Mail Ballot Law
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
New York Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of New Early Mail Ballot Law

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  • Added: Aug 22, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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Ohio SOS Under Fire Again, This Time for Sabotaging the Ballot Measure Description for a Citizen-Led Redistricting Commission
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Ohio SOS Under Fire Again, This Time for Sabotaging the Ballot Measure Description for a Citizen-Led Redistricting Commission

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  • Added: Aug 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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The Purcell Principle: A SCOTUS Decision Intended to Avoid Voter Confusion May Now Be a Stealth Voter Suppression Tactic
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
The Purcell Principle: A SCOTUS Decision Intended to Avoid Voter Confusion May Now Be a Stealth Voter Suppression Tactic

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  • Added: Aug 17, 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: Aug 17, 2024
  • Length: 03:00
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Colorado Election Official Who Allowed 2020 Conspiracy Theory Activists Access to County Voting Machine Data Found Guilty
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Colorado Election Official Who Allowed 2020 Conspiracy Theory Activists Access to County Voting Machine Data Found Guilty

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  • Added: Aug 17, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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What if Your State's Chief Election Executive Blocks Certification of the Presidential Election?
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
What if Your State's Chief Election Executive Blocks Certification of the Presidential Election?

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  • Added: Aug 15, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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