The U.S. Constitution has shaped our country since the early days of our democracy. Written and signed in Philadelphia in 1787, it is a living document that has served as the foundation for rights in America. In principle it purports to protect all Americans equally, but in reality, our rights and representation is not the same.
In Your Democracy, we explore these disparities and how the Constitution holds up against the complexities of 21st century American life in ways the framers could not have foretold. Through civic engagement and special events, and original content on television, radio and online, we will see how this roadmap for democracy has real-life implications.
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Hosted by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
All Episodes
Part 2: Shades of Black: Inside the Black Vote
What should Black voters expect from Biden's administration? And what really motivated them to show up to the polls?
Air Date: February 16, 2021 7:30 pm
In the final episode of this audio series, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall examines if the U.S. Constitution has met the needs of the nation at a time when democracy was at stake.
Air Date: February 1, 2021 9:00 am
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Part 1: Shades of Black: Inside the Black Vote
What if we talked about Black voters the way we discuss their white counterparts, using nuance and specificity?
Air Date: February 9, 2021 7:30 pm
FRONTLINE investigates whose vote counts — and whose might not.
Air Date: October 20, 2020 10:30 pm
And She Could Be Next follows a defiant movement of women of color as they transform politics from the ground up.
Air Date: January 23, 2021 9:00 pm
The violent insurrection on the U.S. Capitol exposed the two Americas that have existed in this country since before the Civil War.
Air Date: January 8, 2021 9:00 am
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In this episode of Your Democracy, we explore the history and legal limitations of protest.
Air Date: January 12, 2021 9:00 am
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Gloria describes the often-mysterious process of certifying votes for the U.S. Presidential election.
Air Date: December 14, 2020 9:00 am
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The Power of Presidential Pardon
What are the checks and balances of pardon power and how will it be used or abused by our current president?
Air Date: November 23, 2020 9:00 am
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Presidential Transition of Power
What is actually in the Constitution about the transition of power? What laws, if any, are the President and President-elect bound to abide by in the process?
Air Date: December 7, 2020 9:00 am
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The Voting Power of Black Americans
Black Americans have fought for the democratic right to vote and the centuries-long voter oppression they continue to face.
Air Date: November 16, 2020 9:00 am
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In this audio essay series, host and constitutional lawyer Gloria J. Browne-Marshall breaks down different parts of the Constitution and examines its role in 21st century.
Air Date: November 9, 2020 9:00 am
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