Democracy Paradox

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Michael McFaul Says Powerful Autocracies as a Lasting Threat

October 14, 2026

We don’t need to export ideas about freedom and democracy because those ideas are already really popular around the world.Michael McFaulWhy do some powerful countries become adversaries while others remain enduring allies? Michael McFaul joins Justin Kempf on Democracy Paradox to discuss his book, Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder. Drawing on his experience as a democracy scholar and former US ambassador to Russia, McFaul explores how political syste...

Ian Shapiro Says the Left's "Preemptive Capitulation" to Neoliberalism Paved the Way for Populism

September 30, 2026

If we want people to support democratic capitalism, it has to be a kind of democratic capitalism that delivers for most people, and we haven't had that.Ian ShapiroWhat went wrong after the Cold War – and what can democracies learn from the opportunities they missed? Ian Shapiro, Sterling Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs at Yale University and author of After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy, How Politicians Broke Our World, joins Democracy Par...

Noam Lupu Says Support for Democracy Is Growing in the Americas, But Not Necessarily Liberal Democracy

September 16, 2026

The irony of democratic backsliding is a lot of these things are pitched to people and understood by people as actually pro-democratic.Noam LupuSupport for democracy is rising across the Americas after more than a decade of decline, but what kind of democracy do citizens actually want? Noam Lupu, director of Vanderbilt University’s Center for Global Democracy and LAPOP Lab, joins Justin Kempf to discuss findings from the latest AmericasBarometer and Pulse of Democracy. They explore why better...

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What is the email for Democracy Paradox?

The publicly listed emails for Democracy Paradox: democracyparadoxblog@gmail.com and jkempf@democracyparadox.com.

How many listeners does Democracy Paradox have?

Podseeker estimates Democracy Paradox reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Democracy Paradox?

Democracy Paradox typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: University professors, political scientists, historians, international relations scholars, democracy researchers, and authors with recognized expertise, major publications, or leadership roles at prominent academic institutions and research centers. Common among recent guests: Published books with established academic or trade presses; Professorships at major universities; Leadership of democracy, political science, or international affairs research centers. Recent guests include Noam Lupu, Alexander Dukalskis, and Alexander Cooley.

How hard is it to get booked on Democracy Paradox?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Democracy Paradox cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Democracy, Authoritarianism, Political Theory, and International Relations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.