The Democracy Debate - Is Our System Broken?

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The Democracy Debate - Is Our System Broken?

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Published on Feb 17, 2026, 9:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:17:44

Episode Description

Is American democracy actually collapsing, or just louder than ever? In this episode of The Debate, two hosts go head‑to‑head over a brutally simple question: Is our system working, or is it rigged beyond repair? They clash over gerrymandering, money in politics, media manipulation, AI‑fueled misinformation, and whether voters still have any real power at the ballot box. One side argues that the Constitution is resilient and that the real problem is polarization and sore losers; the other insists that the game is stacked, institutions are captured, and only major reforms can save the republic. Strap in as they battle over fixes like ranked‑choice voting, term limits, election reforms, and social‑media rules, and then ask you to decide where you stand in the Democracy Debate.

 
 
 
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