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.
Episodes
14 episodes
Impeachment Threats and the Federal Bench with Judge Robert Cindrich | Keepers of Our Republic
This week, Brooke speaks with former federal judge Robert Cindrich about recent calls for impeachment hearings against federal judges. Judge Cindrich dives deep into the history and legal underpinnings of the impeachment process, and why mainta...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:27
Is the Executive Defying the Courts? Criminal Contempt with Judge Fogel | Keepers of Our Republic
This week, Brooke talks headline news and a possible criminal contempt probe against the administration with former US District Court Judge Jeremy Fogel. Judge Fogel takes us behind the headlines regarding Judge Boasberg's criminal contempt pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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32:19
Elections After the Storm: Voting in NC after Helene with Cliff Marr | Keepers of Our Republic
Welcome back to Keepers of our Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy.Polk County Director of Elections Cliff Marr talks with Ari this week a...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:37
Episode 10: Lessons From A Historic Career in Public Service with Judge Gary Feess
Welcome back to Keepers of our Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy.This week, Special Projects Manager Brooke Bergen talks with Judge Gary...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:17
Episode 09: Running Wisconsin's Elections with Marge Bostelmann
Welcome back to Keepers of our Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy.This week, Executive Director Ari Mittleman sits down with Marge Bostel...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:22
Episode 08: Restoring Faith in Our Judicial System with Judge Liam O’Grady
Welcome back to Keepers of our Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy.This week, Brooke talks with former U.S. District Court Judge Liam O'Gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:04
Episode 07: Seth Bluestein - Philadelphia City Commissioner
Welcome back to Keepers of our Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. This week, Keep Our Republic's Ari Mittleman sits down with Seth Blues...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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36:07
Episode 06: Judge John E. Jones III
Welcome back to Keepers of our Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. This week, Brooke talks with former U.S. District Court Judge and curr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:57
Episode 05: Thad Hall - Mercer County, PA
Welcome back to Keepers of our Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. This week, Keep Our Republic's Ari Mittleman talks with Thad Hall...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:23
Episode 04: Judge Philip Pro
Welcome back to Keepers of the Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. This week, Keep Our Republic's Special Projects Manager Brooke Be...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:34
Episode 03: Lisa Posthumus Lyons - Kent County, MI
Welcome back to Keepers of the Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. This week, Keep Our Republic's Executive Director Ari Mittleman talks ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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54:05
Episode 02: Judge Paul Michel
Welcome back to Keepers of the Republic, a new weekly podcast from Keep Our Republic that takes listeners inside the institutions at the heart of American democracy. This week, Keep Our Republic's Special Projects Manager Brooke Bergen ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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42:51
Episode 01: Lisa Tollefson - Rock County, WI
Welcome to Keepers of the Republic, 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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28:05