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The Future of Our Former Democracy

The Future of Our Former Democracy

Vote, Surf, Sausage: A Recipe for Trust Down Under

Oct 5, 2026 · 34m

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Welcome to Season 3 of The Future of Our Former Democracy! Colin is joined by new co-host Ruth Greenwood, director of Harvard Law School's Election Law Clinic and proud Australian expat, as the show heads Down Under. In Australia, elections are "boring, boring, boring," and voters across the political spectrum trust the results in a way Americans rarely do. Colin and Ruth explore why. Special thanks to the experts featured in this episode: Dr. Marija Taflaga, Centre for the Study of Australian Politics, Australian National University and co-host of Democracy Sausage podcast about Australian Politics Professor David Smith, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney Professor Thalia…