re:Building Democracy

We find ourselves in a time when deepening polarization—amplified by the 24-hour news cycle, social media, and partisan outlets—threatens to erode the bedrock faith in the electoral and democratic process on which our democracy depends.

How can we renew our commitment to democratic governance? What can we do to cultivate mutual respect, repair damaged relationships, and reweave a civic fabric frayed from years of growing division?

KUOW, NWPB (Northwest Public Broadcasting), and SPR (Spokane Public Radio) are partnering with Humanities Washington to produce “Re:Building Democracy,” a special series examining voting and civic reconciliation as essential habits for a healthy democracy.

Join with members of your own community and people across the state to explore possibilities for the future of our democracy.

SCHEDULE

KUOW’s episode aired on Sunday, January 31 at 7 p.m., and on Thursday February 4 at 11 p.m. on 94.9 FM Seattle (You can find it now at KUOW.org).

Spokane Public Radio's episode aired on KUOW 94.9 FM on Sunday, January 13 at 7 p.m., and on Thursday, February 18 at 11 p.m.

Northwest Public Broadcasting’s episode aired on KUOW 94.9 FM on Sunday, February 20 at 7 p.m., and on Thursday, February 25 at 11 p.m.

All three episodes will also be available on the Speakers Forum podcast.

In addition to the Speakers Forum episode, KUOW also produced a companion video showcasing the 4th cohort of KUOW's Curiosity Club, which gathered over Zoom shortly after the 2020 presidential election. This gathering served as an inspiration for one of that episode's segment. Watch the video here