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New Faces of Democracy

New Faces of Democracy

Di: Nancy Bynum
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 Welcome to the New Faces of Democracy podcast, hosted by Nancy Bynum. This podcast features inspiring interviews with people who have transformed their lives since 2016 and who are transforming our political landscape. These are not career politicians or former cabinet members, but ordinary citizens who are starting organizations, running for office for the first time, using their creative skills and otherwise stepping outside of their comfort zones to stand up for our democracy. Along the way, they are discovering new skills and talents and creating new communities. Nancy felt her own personal call to action in the aftermath of the election of 2016, when it became painfully clear how important it is to use our voices to stand up for the America we believe in. As she became increasingly politically active, she witnessed the emergence of an awe-inspiring phenomenon: people changing their lives to defend our democracy. She decided that the best way for her to help would be to share the work of these change-makers, and New Faces of Democracy was born. Since then, she has dedicated herself to both spreading the word about this new wave of activism and chronicling the tremendous political and patriotic energy of this time. This podcast elevates and celebrates these new faces, and in the process, will hopefully inspire you and maybe even galvanize you to take action on your own. These are unprecedented times, but there is a silver lining. As we become more engaged citizens, our democracy will become stronger and more resilient– in fact, it’s already happening. So if you’ve had enough depressing news and are ready to feel hopeful and maybe even optimistic about the future, head over to newfacesofdemocracy.org where you can subscribe to the podcast, watch the videos and follow New Faces of Democracy on social media.Copyright 2026 Nancy Bynum Politica e governo Scienza Scienze politiche Scienze sociali
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  • Kim Snyder and Maria Cuomo Cole Speak About The Librarians

    Kim Snyder and Maria Cuomo Cole Speak About The Librarians
    Jan 21 2026

    On this episode, Nancy is joined by guest co-host Betsy Morgan to speak with award- winning documentary filmmakers Kim Snyder and Maria Cuomo Cole about their recent documentary The Librarians. The film is a moving portrayal of the school librarians on the front line in the battle against book bans and censorship. In the film, Kim and Maria deftly explore how the rightwing political movement that started with parental rights evolved into an attack on librarians, traditionally viewed as valued and apolitical members of our society. Their conversation touches on the dark forces behind the book bans, the bravery and conviction of the librarians who have stepped outside their comfort zones to fight these bans, and the bipartisan movement that has been sparked by the film, giving voice to everyday Americans who oppose censorship and believe deeply in intellectual freedom. To learn more about how you can watch The Librarians or even host a screening, go to thelibrariansfilm.com. The film will also be broadcast on February 9th, 2026 on PBS, check your local station for details.

    Kim A. Snyder is an Academy Award® nominee and Peabody Award-winning Director / Producer whose latest feature, THE LIBRARIANS, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and is now released globally in 160+ cities. Her Oscar-nominated short DEATH BY NUMBERS, co-created with gun-violence survivor Sam Fuentes, has won multiple awards. Snyder’s acclaimed films include US KIDS (Sundance 2020), LESSONS FROM A SCHOOL SHOOTING (Netflix Original), and NEWTOWN (Sundance 2016, Peabody Award, PBS). Her earlier work includes WELCOME TO SHELBYVILLE (PBS) and I REMEMBER ME (Zeitgeist Films). She also associate produced the Oscar-winning short TREVOR, which spawned The Trevor Project. Snyder holds a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins SAIS and lives in New York City.

    Peabody and Emmy Award-winning producer Maria Cuomo Cole’s credits include the Oscar-Nominated DEATH BY NUMBERS (2024, Montclair - Best Short Doc), US KIDS (Sundance 2020), LESSONS FROM A SCHOOL SHOOTING (Netflix), NEWTOWN (Sundance 2016) and Oscar-shortlisted Living for 32 (2010), EP: THE HUNTING GROUND (2015) and Oscar-nominated THE INVISIBLE WAR (2014)

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    Photo credit: Tessa Belle Dillman Photography
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    53 min
  • Howard Dean on the Fifty State Strategy

    Howard Dean on the Fifty State Strategy
    Dec 17 2025

    On this episode, Nancy is speaking with former governor, former presidential candidate and former Democratic National Committee chair, Howard Dean. When Governor Dean served as the DNC chair, he implemented what he called the “fifty state strategy,” a radical idea at the time with a goal of supporting Democrats in every state in the country, be it red, blue or purple. Governor Dean and Nancy discuss how the strategy worked two decades ago, what a robust version of it could look like today, and how to keep the grassroots growing and not left to wither in the sun. Don’t miss this refreshing conversation with a person who has seen the inner workings of government at the highest levels and speaks with refreshing candor about how things played out then and what we need to be doing now.

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    39 min
  • A Pep Talk from Robert Hubbell of Today's Edition

    A Pep Talk from Robert Hubbell of Today's Edition
    Oct 15 2025

    On this episode, Nancy is joined once again by guest co-host Betsy Morgan for a conversation with Robert Hubbell of Today’s Edition newsletter, the ultimate resource for grassroots Democrats who can’t face the news. In Today’s Edition, Robert provides a digest of the day’s news, couched in hopeful realism. In other words, Robert spends his days immersed in the media landscape so you don’t have to. And on this episode he is giving us a much needed pep talk. Robert, Betsy and Nancy talk about how to keep on keeping on during dark times, the importance of perspective, how to find joy in activism, and becoming the leader you want to see in the world. You can subscribe to Today’s Edition (for free if you want!) on Substack.

    Thank you for being a listener!

    • Stay up to date on New Faces of Democracy by signing up for the newsletter here.
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    • Follow New Faces of Democracy on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky.
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    59 min
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