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.


293 Pieces

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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

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  • Added: Apr 04, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
  • Purchases: 3
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
  • Purchases: 2
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
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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
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