The Future of Our Former Democracy

MED and Larj Media

After World War II, Germany redesigned its electoral system to prevent another faction like the Nazis from taking over the government ever again. In the new season of the award-winning podcast from More Equitable Democracy, we examine far-right movements in modern Germany and the U.S. to explore what lessons from German political history might mean for American democracy.

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The Future of Our Former Democracy

Episodes (15)

Tuesday Beer Hall Demagogues
Tue Mar 3rd The Democracy Frog is Boiling
Feb 19th Season 2 Trailer: The Federal Republic of Germany

The Future of Our Former Democracy

Mar 10, 2026
52¾ minutes
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Many people know that the Nazis came to power in 1933 under Germany's democratic system, but fewer people know how they got there in the first place. In this episode, Colin and Heather explore the economic and social conditions that led to the birth of Germany's first democracy — and why it quickly came crashing to an end. Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode: Brendan MacGurk, Tour Guide (to arrange a private tour, email inquiries to bmacgurk(at)web(dot)de) Hermann "Bobby" Grampp, ⁠Berlin-based historian and music critic⁠ ⁠⁠...

The Future of Our Former Democracy

Beer Hall Demagogues

MED and Larj Media

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