Defense of Democracy Podcast

Addison K. Witt

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Booking Overview

This is a civic-issues interview podcast focused on democracy, education, pluralism, immigration, and protecting marginalized communities, typically featuring external educators, professors, filmmakers, and nonprofit policy advocates. PR agencies could credibly pitch subject-matter experts, authors, researchers, documentary filmmakers, educators, and civil-rights or immigration-policy leaders with firsthand expertise and constructive, nonpartisan perspectives; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 124

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 1.0k subscribers

Instagram: 11.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Addison K. Witt - Host of the Defense of Democracy Podcast, focused on nonpartisan civic engagement, democratic institutions, education, and inclusion.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established expertise or firsthand professional experience in democracy, education, immigration, civil rights, religious pluralism, community leadership, or socially engaged film and arts. Relevant candidates may be professors, researchers, award-winning educators, nonprofit policy advocates, authors, or documentary filmmakers.
Required Achievements:  
Published research or books, Documentary or film direction, Award-winning educational work, Policy research and advocacy, Professional leadership in civic or nonprofit organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Erin Jones - Education, Race, Identity, Leadership, Empathy, School Communities, Civic Responsibility, And Strengthening Democracy.

Bernd Reiter - The Origins, Evolution, Cultural Dimensions, And Future Of Democracy, Including Global Perspectives And Pathways Toward Greater Understanding.

Jack Gordon - Religious Diversity, Faith Communities, Belonging, Religious Literacy, Historical Persecution, Pluralism, And American Democratic Identity.

Kaelin Rapport - Immigration Policy, Family Separation, Access To Education And Healthcare, Immigrant-family Experiences, And Community Impacts Of Enforcement.

Suma Setty - Immigration Policy, Family Separation, Detention, Childhood Trauma, Legal Status, And The Effects Of Enforcement On Children And Communities.

Recent Topics

Democracy, Civic Engagement, Education, Immigration, Pluralism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Defense of Democracy Podcast
:

Resetting the Standard | Anne Parelkar on Democracy, Leadership & Reform

August 05, 2026

In this episode of the Defense of Democracy podcast, host Addison K. Witt sits down with immigration attorney and U.S. Senate candidate Anne Parelkar.Drawing from her experience as an immigration attorney, mother, and Kansan, Parelkar explains what led her to enter politics and why she believes this moment requires ordinary citizens to become more involved in the future of their government. She reflects on her own evolution from arguing across political divides to recognizing how polarization...

What Schools Reveal About America's Future | Erin Jones on Raising Stronger Communities

July 14, 2026

In this episode of the Defense of Democracy podcast, host Addison K. Witt sits down with award-winning educator, speaker, and author Erin Jones for a deeply personal conversation about education, identity, race, leadership, and the power of honest dialogue to strengthen communities.Drawing from her experience, Erin shares how empathy, truth, and human connection have shaped her life's work. Together, they explore the challenges facing today's classrooms, the lasting effects of the p...

The Changes in Democracy with Professor Bernd Reiter

July 01, 2026

In this episode, Addison and Professor Bernd Feiter debate the future of democracy by looking at its origins, evolution, and potential solutions for growth and understanding. This conversation explains how history, culture, and global viewpoints influence our definition of democracy.Support the Defense of Democracy Nonprofit organization!For more information visit: Defense of Democracy.orgBecome a DofD Support Partner Simply by Texting: "SUPPORT" to  845-208-9846 Follow, Like and Ge...

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