This is Democracy — 300th Episode!

Seven years ago, when Zachary and I launched This Is Democracy, we couldn’t have imagined reaching 300 episodes. What began as a simple idea—a space for intergenerational conversation about democracy—has evolved into a platform of over 200 hours of dialogue, debate, poetry, and insight. In this special episode, we look back on the wide range of voices we’ve welcomed: from scholars and students to novelists, activists, and survivors. We reflect on what’s changed, what’s remained alarmingly the same, and what continues to give us hope. This episode isn’t just a retrospective—it’s an affirmation of our belief that civil, substantive conversation can still shape a better future.