{"podcast":{"title":"democracy-ish","slug":"democracy-ish-1180084","podcast_index_feed_id":1180084,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/650492e14e79c00011b3dc25","website_url":"https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ish","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/650492e14e79c00011b3dc25/1728061244035-fea82a48-29fd-4c68-9d52-d85b8de345eb.jpeg","author":"Mary Trump Media","episode_count":383,"summary":"democracy-ish is a bold and unfiltered political podcast dedicated to defending democracy and maintaining your sanity in an era where both are under attack. Hosted by outspoken political commentators Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali , this podcast exposes the dangerous forces of white supremacy and ignorance that threaten our nation's future. For too long, America's political landscape has been dominated by a white-centric narrative, ignoring the true diversity of our multiracial society. Danielle and Wajahat dive deep into the pressing issues that mainstream media often overlook, offering sharp, real, and entertaining conversations on how we can build a multiracial democracy. If you're looking for insightful analysis, candid discussions, and a fresh perspective on today's most critical political issues, democracy-ish is your go-to podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T20:18:42.335555+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/democracy-ish-1180084"},"episode":{"title":"ICE's Narrative Collapses? The Questions America Can't Ignore","slug":"ice-s-narrative-collapses-the-questions-america-can-t-ignore","published_at":"2026-07-13T17:25:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/democracy-ish-1180084/ice-s-narrative-collapses-the-questions-america-can-t-ignore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/democracy-ish-1180084","url":"https://shows.acast.com/democracy-ish/episodes/ices-narrative-collapses-the-questions-america-cant-ignore","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/650492e14e79c00011b3dc25/e/6a551f9008f5afd1341a3e87/media.mp3","summary":"Did government agencies fail the American people yet again? In this podcast, we examine reports surrounding the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, after DHS and ICE faced intense scrutiny over their initial public account of what happened. We break down what officials have acknowledged, what remains disputed, and why transparency matters. We also explore the growing food safety concerns following reductions to parts of the federal public health workforce, as the United States confronts another food borne parasite outbreak that has reportedly sickened more than 1,400 people. Then we examine America's ongoing literacy crisis, why it may be one of the country's most overlooked emergencies, and how it connects to civic engagement, media literacy, and public policy. Finally, we discuss the influence of money in politics as AIPAC-backed groups invest millions in campaigns targeting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, raising broader questions about campaign spending, lobbying, and democratic accountability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Did government agencies fail the American people yet again? In this podcast, we examine reports surrounding the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, after DHS…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3061,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/democracy-ish-1180084/episodes/ice-s-narrative-collapses-the-questions-america-can-t-ignore/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/democracy-ish-1180084/ice-s-narrative-collapses-the-questions-america-can-t-ignore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}