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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Ranked Choice Voting Wins in Michigan Cities Blocked by State Law; Voter Choice Act RCV Bill Reintroduced in U.S. Senate
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Ranked Choice Voting Wins in Michigan Cities Blocked by State Law; Voter Choice Act RCV Bill Reintroduced in U.S. Senate

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  • Added: Nov 16, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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While Some States Seek to Close Primaries, Nevada and Arizona Consider Open Primaries to Include Independent Voters and Offer More Choice
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
While Some States Seek to Close Primaries, Nevada and Arizona Consider Open Primaries to Include Independent Voters and Offer More Choice

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  • Added: Nov 15, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Fears of Crossover Voting Driving Party Activists to Close Primaries - But at the Expense of Silencing Independent Voters
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
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Fears of Crossover Voting Driving Party Activists to Close Primaries - But at the Expense of Silencing Independent Voters

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  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Appeals Court (Finally) Finds Louisiana Congressional Map was Discriminatory; Orders New Maps to Be Drawn by January 15
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Appeals Court (Finally) Finds Louisiana Congressional Map was Discriminatory; Orders New Maps to Be Drawn by January 15

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  • Added: Nov 13, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Pardon Me: Can a U.S. President Pardon Him or Herself? The Question Will Likely End Up in the U.S. Supreme Court.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
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Pardon Me: Can a U.S. President Pardon Him or Herself? The Question Will Likely End Up in the U.S. Supreme Court.

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  • Added: Nov 09, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Who Can Vote in a State Primary? Well, that Depends on Where You Live and Sometimes Whether You Belong to a Political Party
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Who Can Vote in a State Primary? Well, that Depends on Where You Live and Sometimes Whether You Belong to a Political Party

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  • Added: Nov 08, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Is Voting a Fundamental Right? The Kansas Supreme Court Hears a Case Where the State Argues It’s Not.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
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Is Voting a Fundamental Right? The Kansas Supreme Court Hears a Case Where the State Argues It’s Not.

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  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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States Bailing Out of ERIC are Reinventing the “Election Integrity” Wheel, But With Less Accurate and Likely More Expensive Results
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
States Bailing Out of ERIC are Reinventing the “Election Integrity” Wheel, But With Less Accurate and Likely More Expensive Results

  • Added: Nov 06, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
Virginia’s Governor Ended Automatic Voting Rights Restoration for 12,000 Returning Felons this Year. A State Error Almost Disenfranchised 3,400 More.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Virginia’s Governor Ended Automatic Voting Rights Restoration for 12,000 Returning Felons this Year. A State Error Almost Disenfranchised 3,400 More.

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  • Added: Nov 05, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Frightening Survey Results Show Increases in Americans Who Think Violence May Be Needed and Leaders Should Break Rules to “Save Our Country”
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Frightening Survey Results Show Increases in Americans Who Think Violence May Be Needed and Leaders Should Break Rules to “Save Our Country”

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  • Added: Nov 02, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Three Democracy Court Cases in Wisconsin May Impact Election Administration, Gerrymandering and Absentee Ballots
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Three Democracy Court Cases in Wisconsin May Impact Election Administration, Gerrymandering and Absentee Ballots

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  • Added: Nov 01, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Colorado, Minnesota & Michigan Courts Consider “Insurrection Act” Cases Attempting to Keep Trump Off the Ballot
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Colorado, Minnesota & Michigan Courts Consider “Insurrection Act” Cases Attempting to Keep Trump Off the Ballot

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Federal District Court Orders Georgia’s Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Map to Be Redrawn by December 8th
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Federal District Court Orders Georgia’s Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Map to Be Redrawn by December 8th

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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How Campaigns Use “Red Boxing” to Coordinate with Super PACs
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
How Campaigns Use “Red Boxing” to Coordinate with Super PACs

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  • Added: Oct 29, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Just in Time for Halloween, Michigan Case Tries to Reanimate the Independent State Legislature Theory and Kill Democracy Reforms
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Just in Time for Halloween, Michigan Case Tries to Reanimate the Independent State Legislature Theory and Kill Democracy Reforms

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  • Added: Oct 26, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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State Appeals Court Uphold Ruling Striking Down Four Michigan Rules Governing Partisan Poll Challengers
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
State Appeals Court Uphold Ruling Striking Down Four Michigan Rules Governing Partisan Poll Challengers

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  • Added: Oct 25, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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U.S. Government Warns Officials in Over 100 Countries About Ongoing Russian Meddling in Democratic Elections
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
U.S. Government Warns Officials in Over 100 Countries About Ongoing Russian Meddling in Democratic Elections

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  • Added: Oct 24, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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The North Carolina Legislature’s Congressional Maps Go From Gerrymandered to Fair to Even More Gerrymandered in Two Years
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
The North Carolina Legislature’s Congressional Maps Go From Gerrymandered to Fair to Even More Gerrymandered in Two Years

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  • Added: Oct 23, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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U.S. Supreme Court Takes No Action in Louisiana Case; Circuit Court Case on Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Districts Moves Forward in 2024
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
U.S. Supreme Court Takes No Action in Louisiana Case; Circuit Court Case on Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Districts Moves Forward in 2024

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  • Added: Oct 22, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
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Tight Labor Market, Demographics, Health Concerns and Harassment Contribute to Shortages of Poll Workers Around the U.S.
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Tight Labor Market, Demographics, Health Concerns and Harassment Contribute to Shortages of Poll Workers Around the U.S.

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  • Added: Oct 19, 2023
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1