Molly Enking:

Have you ever thought, I wonder what my state legislature is up to? And then gone on with your busy day? States of Democracy, a new podcast from WNET’s Preserving Democracy project, has got you covered. I’m your host, Molly Enking. Together, we’ll wade through the confusing and at times murky world of state legislatures and voting laws, with local public media reporters around the country as our guides. 

For example, we’ll look at topics like, how and when are voting districts redrawn, and who’s in charge of oversight? Why is a state-level Supreme Court race in Wisconsin smashing campaign spending records? What does a local secretary of state do, and why are their actions now going to be important for the 2024 general elections? 

Join us as we speak to local PBS and public media reporters from each of our 50 states to find out. 

This podcast is brought to you by Preserving Democracy, a public media initiative by the WNET group that tracks efforts at all levels of government to both limit and protect voter participation in America.