Keepers of Our Republic
Keepers of the Republic is a new podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. Through thoughtful conversations with election officials, county clerks, legal experts, and retired federal judges, we explore how elections are really run, separate fact from fiction, and highlight why an independent judiciary is essential to a strong republic.
At a time of uncertainty and misinformation, Keepers of the Republic provides trusted, nonpartisan insights into how our democracy works—and how, together, we can keep it strong.
Keepers of Our Republic
Latest Episodes
“It Takes All of Us” How Asheville's Elections Director Weathered Helene
What happens when a major disaster strikes just weeks before an election? In this episode of Keepers of Our Republic, host Tate Fall sits down with Corinne Duncan, Election Services Director for Buncombe County, North Car...
“We Don’t Just Turn It On and Hope for the Best”: Election Security & Trust in Union County, NC
In this episode of Keepers of Our Republic, host Tate Fall sits down with Philip Hinson, Deputy Director of Elections for Union County, North Carolina, for a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to run a secure election.From...
Should Judges Be Elected? A Conversation with Former Texas Chief Justice Phillips
Most Americans are familiar with the U.S. Supreme Court—but far fewer understand how state courts operate or why many states elect their judges.This week, attorney Brooke Bergen sits down with Tom Phillips, retired Chief Justice of the ...
How America's Largest Election Offices Build Trust
What does it take to administer elections for more than 858,000 registered voters?This week, host Tate Fall sits down with Olivia McCall, Director of Elections for Wake County, North Carolina, to discuss the logistics, leadership, and t...
How The Real-Life Mayberry Runs Bipartisan Elections
In this episode of Keepers of Our Republic, host and former election official Tate Fall sits down with Sydney Romine, Director of Elections for Surry County, North Carolina, to explore how bipartisan election administration works on the ground....