Defending Democracy with Marc Elias

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Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.

  1. 1D AGO

    GOP’s Voter Suppression Scam EXPOSED | Rep. Dan Goldman

    Congressman Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias to break down the coordinated and escalating assault on democratic institutions, driven by partisan misuse of the Department of Justice, federal interference in elections, and sweeping voter suppression efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Drawing on his experience as a former federal prosecutor, Goldman explains new legislative efforts to impose guardrails on politicized prosecutions, warns of federal attempts to seize voting infrastructure and voter data, and frames the SAVE Act as a central pillar of a broader election-subversion strategy. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket 00:00 Todays Guest: Rep. Dan Goldman 00:56 Rep. Goldman's Legislation on Political Prosecution 04:13 What Happened to Republicans Believing in State's Rights? 06:51 When Does Your Legislation Kick In During This Process? 09:02 The Ballot Seizure in Fulton County 15:40 Why Were There No Allegations in the Fulton County Affidavit? 18:06 Rundown on Trump's Plans to Override Free and Fair Elections 25:45 Do Republicans Know That This BIll Will Make Voting Harder? 33:13 How To Support Rep. Goldman's Bid for Re-Election

    38 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Republicans PLOTTING to Make It Impossible to Vote | Rep. Greg Landsman

    Rep. Greg Landsman joins Marc Elias to break down the House-passed SAVE Act, warning it would disenfranchise millions of Americans — especially married women, college students, seniors, and low-income voters — through strict proof-of-citizenship and voter ID requirements. They also dive into partisan gerrymandering in states like Ohio and Texas, the battle for control of Congress in 2026, healthcare cuts, and what’s at stake for American democracy. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

    47 min

  3. 6D AGO

    URGENT: GOP Passes Bill to Rig the 2026 Elections

    Republicans know they’re on track to lose the 2026 midterms—and they’re trying to rig the election to stop it. In this video, Marc Elias breaks down the Save America Act, the most sweeping voter suppression bill in a generation, and explains how it would make it harder to register, harder to vote, and easier for Trump and Republicans to throw out ballots. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket 00:00 The Warning Signs for 2026 01:22 Trump’s New Election Scheme 04:29 The Save America Act Explained 08:26 The Citizenship Requirement Trap 14:20 The Real Goal: Control the Voter Files 18:27 Birth Certificates, Birtherism & Raw Power 21:09 Criminalizing Election Officials 24:00 The Voter ID Spin 28:53 The Mail Ballot Rejection Machine 33:08 Targeting Overseas and College Voters 40:32 Did Any House Republicans Vote Against It? 43:03 The Senate Showdown 47:38 What You Can Do

    50 min

  4. FEB 12

    I Warned You About Trump. Here’s the Plan to Stop Him in 2026.

    Donald Trump is escalating his efforts to undermine the 2026 midterm elections, openly embracing voter intimidation, ballot seizures, and federal interference as his political standing collapses. In this video, Marc Elias lays out concrete, actionable steps Democrats can take at the state and federal level to block election subversion, from banning mass voter challenges to stripping immunity from officials who interfere with voting. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

    29 min

  5. FEB 11

    BREAKING: Trump’s Redistricting Plan Just Backfired

    Donald Trump’s attempt to rig the House through mid-cycle redistricting is backfiring, with Democrats fighting back in court and potentially gaining seats instead of losing them. Today, Marc Elias breaks down where redistricting battles stand in Texas, California, Utah, New York, North Carolina, and Missouri—and why Trump is now escalating to voter suppression, ballot seizures, and threats to take over vote counting. He also explains how these moves fit into a broader pattern of election subversion and what’s at stake for free and fair elections in 2026. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

    39 min

  6. JAN 22

    The Real Difference Between FBI and ICE Agents (It’s Bad) | Asha Rangappa

    Former FBI Agent and Yale Professor Asha Rangappa joins Marc Elias to examine how Trump-era policies reshaped federal law enforcement, national security, and democratic norms, from ICE and the FBI to the Insurrection Act and military authority. They explain how contempt for legal constraints makes America less safe, why individuals now bear the burden of resistance, and what this moment means for the future of the rule of law. Chart: The Insurrection Act Explained https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social/post/3mchv6f6wf22q The Freedom Academy with Asha Rangappa https://asharangappa.substack.com/ Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Is ICE Really Law Enforcement? 03:11 The FBI, the DOJ, and Independence 04:14 Who Controls the Minneapolis Investigation? 06:20 ICE Culture and Public Confrontation 12:49 How Trump Is Making America Less Safe 15:51 An Administration Contemptuous of Law 20:03 All Opposition Is Disloyal 24:10 The Insurrection Act Explained 29:20 Can Troops Enforce Civil Law? 32:29 Teaching Law in Democratic Decline 36:29 Why Postwar Law No Longer Constrains Power 39:17 When Individuals Stand Up to Power 43:53 The Risk of Speaking Out Against Trump

    48 min

  7. JAN 20

    Inside The Plan To Weaponize The Military Against Us | Sen. Jeff Merkley

    Sen. Jeff Merkley joins Marc Elias to warn that American democracy is being hollowed out from within, as Trump deploys authoritarian tactics to suppress dissent, weaponize the DOJ, and rig future elections. From troops in the streets to attacks on vote-by-mail, this conversation breaks down the most immediate threats—and what citizens must do to stop them. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

    44 min

  8. JAN 17

    The Secret Alliance Fueling Trump

    One year into Donald Trump’s second term, Marc Elias exposes the collapse of democratic guardrails as big law firms, legacy media, corporate elites, and government institutions capitulate, collaborate, or stay silent while voting rights, elections, and the rule of law come under sustained attack. He explains how voter data lawsuits, political prosecutions, media capture, and institutional failure threaten free and fair elections—and why democracy’s survival now depends on grassroots activism, independent media, nonprofit legal organizations, state and local leaders, and a growing pro-democracy opposition movement. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

    47 min
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