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On Democracy with FPWellman

Fred Wellman

Booking Overview

A politics and democracy interview show focused on U.S. democratic institutions, elections, political accountability, national security, and media, with recurring external guests including elected officials, authors, journalists, commentators, and military leaders. Credible pitches include political analysts, democracy scholars, political authors, former public officials, national-security experts, and media figures with timely expertise; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 222

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 14.5k subscribers

Instagram: 21.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

Info@upendcollective.com

admin@meidastouch.com

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Host

Fred Wellman - Host and publisher covering U.S. politics, democracy, national security, and political news.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Elected or former public officials, political commentators and journalists, authors, democracy and election experts, and military or national-security leaders with substantive expertise and a timely perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on politics, democracy, media, or public policy, Elected or senior government service, Military or national-security leadership, Established journalism, commentary, or political analysis

Recent Guest Discussions

David Pakman - Algorithms, Audience Capture, Outrage, Artificial Intelligence, Political Media, And The Attention Economy.

Steven M. Anderson - Post-9/11 National Security, Military Conflicts, Government Spending, Security Policy, And The Pursuit Of Peace.

Josh Rultenberg - Gerrymandering, Ohio Redistricting, Political Mapmaking, And The Impact Of Fair Maps On American Democracy.

Rory Riley Topping - Gerrymandering, Redistricting, Fair Maps, Ohio Politics, And Democratic Reform.

Conor Lamb - Pennsylvania Elections, Democratic Strategy, The Rule Of Law, Reproductive Rights, The Filibuster, And Trade Policy.

Recent Topics

Politics, Democracy, Elections, National Security, Political Media

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
On Democracy with FPWellman
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Alabama is about to shock the nation

October 09, 2026

As the Trump Administration and its lackeys in the Senate like Tommy Tuberville continue to show how little they care about life and morality Alabama is heading into a pivotal election and a hurricane too. Energy across the state is growing with anticipation for a chance to show Republicans that voters are sick of the games and failure. Former U.S. Senator, and Democratic nominee for Alabama Governor, Doug Jones joins Fred Wellman to discuss the issues driving this election in his state, his ...

Lies won't stop us from voting!

October 02, 2026

The latest jobs numbers came out today and it's a train wreck. The economy is reeling and all the Trump Administration and Republicans can do is lie about it. Out here in the real world we know what's happening and the Black community knows it better than anyone. Now that the 2026 midterms are approaching in just four weeks the NAACP is undertaking one of the largest voter-mobilization efforts in its history. Turning out over 6.5 million African American voters is no small task but they are o...

Tuberville goes completely insane

September 25, 2026

Furries in planes. That's literally what Senator Tommy Tuberville is talking about with 39 days until the midterm election. Really. He gave a whole speech about it and the danger of furry pilots, air traffic controllers (ATC), and flight attendants...on the floor of the United States Senate while running for governor of Alabama. You can't get a clearer picture of how broken the Republican Party is as they try to change the topic from anything other than the collapsing economy, the failing war...

Frequently asked questions

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On Democracy with FPWellman
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How do I get in touch with On Democracy with FPWellman?

On Democracy with FPWellman is hosted by Fred Wellman. Its publicly listed emails are Info@upendcollective.com and admin@meidastouch.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for On Democracy with FPWellman?

The publicly listed emails for On Democracy with FPWellman: Info@upendcollective.com and admin@meidastouch.com.

How many listeners does On Democracy with FPWellman have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for On Democracy with FPWellman?

On Democracy with FPWellman typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Elected or former public officials, political commentators and journalists, authors, democracy and election experts, and military or national-security leaders with substantive expertise and a timely perspective. Common among recent guests: Published books on politics, democracy, media, or public policy; Elected or senior government service; Military or national-security leadership. Recent guests include David Pakman, Steven M. Anderson, and Josh Rultenberg.

How hard is it to get booked on On Democracy with FPWellman?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does On Democracy with FPWellman cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Democracy, Elections, National Security, and Political Media. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

Info@upendcollective.com

admin@meidastouch.com

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