Josh passes along the following:

ELB readers may be interested to learn about my new radio series and podcast, Democracy Optimist, which is available on all of the podcast platforms and will air on NPR stations in Kentucky. 

Democracy Optimist is a thought-provoking public radio series and podcast that delves deep into the heart of democratic processes, elections, and voting rights to ask a simple but vital question: how do we sustain our democracy?  The series is hosted by University of Kentucky Election Law research professor Joshua Douglas, a passionate advocate for civic engagement, and produced by WEKU under the auspices of the Eastern Standard production team. From candid conversations with experts to engaging interviews with everyday champions of democracy, each episode offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the democratic process. Good news on voting rights is possible—if we take seriously the need to protect our democracy. We aim to amplify the diverse voices shaping our political landscape and seek to inspire informed, empowered citizens. 

The first episode, available now on the podcast platforms and airing on the radio later this week, features interviews with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams. We also include an “election law of the day”; a “fun election fact”; and “one thing you can do to support democracy.”

You can learn more about Democracy Optimist here: https://esweku.org/democracy-optimist