Building Democracy: The Story of State Legislatures

NCSL

NCSL presents a special six-part series, “Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures.” This mini-series covers the history, characters and stories of state legislatures in America, from the beginnings in Jamestown, to the present day and into the future. Each episode in the series contains interviews with experts from inside and outside the legislative world to provide a comprehensive view of historical events and their legacy in today’s legislatures.

Episodes

  1. 03/09/2022 ·  Bonus

    Building Democracy Episode 4: Bonus Interview - Dr. Lori Ann Lahlum & Dr. Molly P. Rozum

    Many states have their own tales of political maneuvering and determined women. Check out our bonus interview to hear more details and what happened in states we weren’t able to cover. Full interview with Lori Ann Lahlum, professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato and Molly P. Rozum, Ron Nelson distinguished professor, University of South Dakota.

  2. 03/09/2022 ·  Bonus

    Building Democracy Episode 3 - Bonus Content - I Claim the Rights of Man

    Listen to the full speech I Claim the Rights of Man given in 1868 by Henry MacNeal Turner. Read by Georgia State Representative Billy Mitchell.

  3. 03/09/2022 ·  Bonus

    Building Democracy Episode 2: Bonus Interview - Richard L. Pearce

    Listen to the full interview with Richard L. Pearce, legal counsel with the South Carolina House Clerk

  4. 03/09/2022 ·  Bonus

    Building Democracy Episode 1: Bonus Interview - Mary Elliott

    Listen to the full interview with Mary Elliott, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

  5. 01/11/2022

    Building Democracy: The Story of State Legislatures | Episode 6

    Guests Scott Bedke, speaker, Idaho House of RepresentativesNicole Cannizzaro, majority leader, Nevada State SenateJason Frierson, speaker, Nevada House of RepresentativesMargaret O’Brien, secretary, Michigan SenateTim Storey, executive director, NCSL

    Building Democracy: The Story of State Legislatures | Episode 6

  6. 01/11/2022

    Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures | Episode 5

    Guests Representative Senfronia Thompson, Texas | BioFormer Senator Fred Risser, Wisconsin | BioE. Dotson Wilson, former chief clerk, California State Assembly | BioSpeaker Bryan Cutler, Pennsylvania | BioBill Pound, former executive director, NCSL | BioAdditional Resources Building Democracy: Episode 5 | Resources and Reading ListWomen in LegislaturesLegislator Demographics

    Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures | Episode 5

  7. 01/11/2022

    Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures | Episode 4

    Guests Senator Affie Ellis, Wyoming│ BioRepresentative Meg Froelich, Colorado │ BioRebekah Clark, historical research associate, Better Days 2020│ Bio

    Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures | Episode 4

  8. 01/11/2022

    Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures | Episode 3

    Guests Bob Davidson, former director, Mississippi Senate Legislative Services OfficeMark Hirsch, historian, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian │Bio │BlogBurdett Loomis, professor emeritus, University of Kansas │BioKercheik Sims-Alvarado, assistant professor of Africana Studies, Morehouse College │Bio │BookSpecial Guest Voice Representative Billy Mitchell, Georgia │BioAdditional Resources Building Democracy: Episode 3 | TranscriptBuilding Democracy: Episode 3 | Show NotesBuilding Democracy: Episode 3 | Resources and Reading List

    Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures | Episode 3

  9. 01/11/2022

    Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures | Episode 2

    Hosts Megan McClureJohn MahoneyNicholas BirdsongGeneral Thanks To the NCSL Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee for the idea which led to the creation of Building Democracy and who’s support keeps it going.To Podfly Productions for production and editingTo the House of Pod for recording and studio space

  10. 01/11/2022

    Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures | Episode 1

    Hosts Megan McClureJohn MahoneyNicholas BirdsongGuests G. Paul Nardo, former clerk of the house and keeper of the roles of the Commonwealth of VirginiaJim Horn, president, Jamestown Rediscovery FoundationMary Elliott, curator of American Slavery, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureGeneral Thanks To the NCSL Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee for the idea which led to the creation of Building Democracy and who’s support keeps it going.To Podfly Productions for production and editingTo the House of Pod for recording and studio spaceAdditional ResourcesBuilding Democracy: Episode 1 | TranscriptBuilding Democracy: Episode 1 | Show NotesBuilding Democracy: Episode 1 | Resources and Reading List

    Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures | Episode 1
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NCSL presents a special six-part series, “Building Democracy: The Story of Legislatures.” This mini-series covers the history, characters and stories of state legislatures in America, from the beginnings in Jamestown, to the present day and into the future. Each episode in the series contains interviews with experts from inside and outside the legislative world to provide a comprehensive view of historical events and their legacy in today’s legislatures.

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