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Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS7E6: Pulling It All TogetherPulling it all together, Lessig asks his high school friend Ben Hepburn: How can you defend this? Listen to the conversation, and the common ground that gets built. Become a Patreon subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizensMusic:Roundpine by Blue Dot SessionsNoe Noe by Blue Dot SessionsVengeful by Blue Dot SessionsPost-production:Josh Elstro of Elstro Production
2025-05-1351 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS7E5: Strategy of ExtortionIn this episode, Lessig and Hepburn discuss what Lessig has elsewhere described as Trumps strategy of extortion — illegal threats to force compliance by every institution that might resist him. (Plus a quick trip to Vietnam, and the promise of a brand new Trump resort!)Become a Patreon subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizensMusic:Roundpine by Blue Dot SessionsNoe Noe by Blue Dot SessionsVengeful by Blue Dot SessionsPost-production:Josh Elstro of Elstro Production
2025-04-281h 04Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS7E4: TariffsIn this episode, Lessig and Hepburn discuss the tariffs. Is there some point at which MAGA supporters call uncle?Become a Patreon subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizensMusic: Roundpine by Blue Dot Sessions; Noe Noe by Blue Dot Sessions; Vengeful by Blue Dot SessionsPost-production: Josh Elstro of Elstro Production
2025-04-191h 11Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS7E3: Ukraine, DOGE and RFK Jr.Lessig's conversation with Ben Hepburn continues, this time about Ukraine, DOGE and RFKJr
2025-03-1258 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS7E2: Continuing a Conversation with Ben HepburnIn this second episode, Ben Hepburn and Lessig continue to see where we can find common ground in our understanding of the current administration. Are we on the left too pessimistic? Is the other side too optimistic? 
2025-02-141h 00Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS7E1: Common Ground?In this season, Lessig will have a conversation with Ben Hepburn, a friend from high school, whose politics is not Lessig's. The plan for the season is to check in regularly about the latest questions raised by the new Trump administration, and see whether a conservative and a liberal can find common ground, or even just understanding. This first episode was recorded just before in Inauguration. Become a Patreon subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizensMusic:Roundpine by Blue Dot SessionsNoe Noe by Blue Dot SessionsVengeful by Blue Dot Sessions
2025-01-2950 minOpening Arguments
Opening ArgumentsLawrence Lessig Thinks the Supreme Court Will End SuperPACs... and he might actually be right! Listen in and hear why. OA1105 - Harvard Law professor and anti-corruption advocate Lawrence Lessig is almost certainly the only person on Earth to have had a personal relationship with both visionary hacker Aaron Swartz and former Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia. We warmly welcome Professor Lessig back to OA to share--among many other things--his experiences with each of these very different people, why he remains optimistic about campaign finance reform going into the second Trump administration, and the originalist argument against Super PACs. “Why They Mattered: Aaron Swartz,” Lawr...
2024-12-3054 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS6: Special Election EpisodeOn this episode (recorded before Tuesday's election), Lessig is joined by his colleagues Matthew A. Seligman (Stris & Maher), Ned Foley (Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State), and Derek Muller (Notre Dame Law School) to discuss what could (have) happen(ed) in the period after Election Day and before the counting of electoral votes.
2024-11-101h 34LSE: The Ballpark
LSE: The BallparkLSE: The Ballpark | AI and elections with Professor Lawrence LessigContributor(s): Chris Gilson, Professor Lawrence Lessig | In October 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to spoke to Lawrence Lessig, the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. Cited by The New Yorker as “the most important thinker on intellectual property in the internet era”, Professor Lessig now focuses on “institutional corruption”, especially as that affects democracy. He is the author of many books, including They Don’t Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy, Fidelity & Constraint: How the Supreme Court Has Read the American Constitution, and most recently, How to Steal a Presidential Election.   They spoke about how AI and...
2024-10-2846 minThe Ballpark
The BallparkLSE: The Ballpark | AI and elections with Professor Lawrence LessigContributor(s): Chris Gilson, Professor Lawrence Lessig | In October 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to spoke to Lawrence Lessig, the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. Cited by The New Yorker as “the most important thinker on intellectual property in the internet era”, Professor Lessig now focuses on “institutional corruption”, especially as that affects democracy. He is the author of many books, including They Don’t Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy, Fidelity & Constraint: How the Supreme Court Has Read the American Constitution, and most recently, How to Steal a Presidential Election.   They spoke about how AI and...
2024-10-2846 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS6E9: What Then?In this episode, Lessig outlines what happens if Maine passes Question 1. What are the next steps, and the arguments that will get us to the Supreme Court — and to victory!
2024-09-2644 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS6E8: The Campaign in MaineOn this episode, Lessig describes the campaign in Maine. The legislature chose to let the people decide whether to vote against SuperPACs in Maine — and if upheld, the nation. This episode discusses that campaign, and the risks it faces. Check out the website of the campaign at CitizensToEndSuperPACS.org.
2024-09-2529 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS6E7: The Legislature DecidesOn this episode, Lessig keeps the story going. We got the signatures. The next step was that the Maine legislature needed to decide whether it would pass the initiative into law itself, or let it go to the ballot. This episode is the story of the legislative hearing, and its decision on how to handle the initiative.
2024-09-2128 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS6E6: The Race to Gather SignaturesOn this episode, Lessig chronicles the next chapter in the story of the Maine initiative. We had an idea — based on FreeSpeechForPeople’s brilliant argument — for an initiative. And Mainers were excited about the idea. A poll showed overwhelming support for the initiative. We just needed to raise the funds to get the signatures gathered. That proved to be an enormous challenge — unsurprisingly, as our theory of victory included convincing the Supreme Court we were right. This episode tells the story of how we got the signatures gathered.
2024-09-2024 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS6E5: The Origins of the InitiativeOn this episode, Lessig details how we got to this initiative that could end Super PACs: FreeSpeechForPeople.org’s brilliant argument, and the decision to take that argument into the field and win!
2024-09-1926 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS6S4: The Fight to End SuperPACs and OriginalismOn this episode, Lessig provides a brief history of the fight to end SuperPACs. Then, critically, he examines how the theory of the conservatives — originalism — supports our argument against SuperPACs.
2024-09-1158 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS6E3: The Money ProblemOn this episode, Lessig asks: How is money a problem in a democracy, and how is it like the other problems we’re facing in our democracy?
2024-09-0938 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS6E2: The Legal BackgroundOn this episode, Lessig explains the legal background to the Maine initiative, from Citizens United to the case that gave us SuperPACs: SpeechNow v. FEC (2010).
2024-09-0546 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS6E1: The Maine Initiative That Could End SuperPACsOn this episode, Lessig introduces the upcoming Maine initiative that could end SuperPACs and lays out the plan for Season 6 of Another Way.
2024-08-2921 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS5E27 - Conclusion: How AI Could Threaten Democracy (TedX)For this final episode of Season 5, Lessig speaks to TedX Berlin about AI, democracy, and the future. You can watch a video recording of this TedX talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zYHqg1PwoQ
2024-08-2223 minThe Unadulterated Intellect
The Unadulterated Intellect#75 – Lawrence Lessig: 2002 OSCON Speech – Free CultureLawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. (The Roy Furman chair is in honor of this extraordinary alumnus.) Prior to rejoining the Harvard faculty, where he was the Berkman Professor of Law until 2000, Lessig was a professor at Stanford Law School, where he founded the school’s Center for Internet and Society, and at the University of Chicago. Lessig clerked for Judge Richard Posner on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and Justice Antonin Scalia on the United States Supreme Court. He serves on the Board of...
2024-03-2731 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS5E02: Overturned Tables: Democracy Reform: John SarbanesReform is possible. Congressman John Sarbanes is proof. Sarbanes is the most important architect of democracy reform in Congress today. In this episode, Lessig and Sarbanes speak about the For the People Act, and where reform will continue.
2023-10-241h 26Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS5E01: Our own Titanic: Overturned tables, a Gashed Hull and the Search for LifeboatsThe new season of Another Way is finally here! In this episode, Lawrence Lessig outlines his plan for the season, which will eventually be turned into a book. Listeners are invited to reconceptualize the crisis that American democracy faces and to join Lessig in the search for democracy's "lifeboats".   
2023-10-2032 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigOur Strategy to Cancel SuperPACsIn this episode, Lawrence Lessig outlines our plan to fight back against SuperPACs. He explains the logical mistake in SpeechNow v. FEC, why we launched a video competition (with a $50,000 prize!), and the legal strategy that could render SuperPACs largely powerless.For more information on the video contest, visit:cancelsuperpacs.com
2023-10-1235 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigA Pathway to Regulating SuperPACs, with Ron FeinIn this episode, Lessig speaks to Ron Fein, the Legal Director for Free Speech For People. The two discuss a major legal mistake made by the courts, which, if corrected, would allow states to regulate SuperPACs. They discuss efforts by Free Speech For People and Equal Citizens to bring to light this mistake. If you are interested in learning more about the $50,000 video contest, visit www.equalcitizens.us
2023-08-3146 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigTaking Seriously The Threats Posed by A.I., with Tristan HarrisIn this episode, Lawrence Lessig speaks to Tristan Harris, the co-founder and Executive Director of the Center for Humane Technology, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to align technology with humanity’s best interests. Lessig and Harris discuss the (real, not sci-fi-inspired) threats posed by generative A.I. (artificial intelligence) technology and some potential guardrails that could guide the technology in a way that benefits — not harms — society. This episode is the first of two previews for the upcoming season of Another Way.
2023-07-221h 21Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigWe're BackAnother Way is back! Adam Eichen and Lawrence Lessig have a candid conversation about the state of our democracy, feelings of loss (post-Freedom to Vote Act campaign), and what keeps them motivated in a very disturbing political time.
2022-10-1943 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigOn Our Own Failed Democratic State (And What's At Stake On January 17)A link to the updated New York Review of Books essay:https://medium.lessig.org/1759084fcf6f A link to the original New York Review of Books essay:https://www.nybooks.com/daily/2021/12/10/why-the-us-is-a-failed-democratic-state
2022-01-1047 minOpen Minds … from Creative Commons
Open Minds … from Creative Commons*Special Episode* CC's 20th Anniversary feat. Creative Commons founder Lawrence LessigOn this milestone episode of CC's Open Minds, join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Creative Commons' founding on December 19, 2021. We take you back to Creative Commons founder Lawrence Lessig's keynote from the 2021 CC Global Summit, originally held in September 2021. Lawrence, fondly referred to by many as Larry, reflects on how CC began, what it has accomplished, and is later joined by Creative Commons CEO, Catherine Stihler, for a fireside chat where he shares his hopes for CC for the next twenty years and beyond. Lawrence is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law at Harvard Law...
2021-12-1946 minThe Law, such as it is
The Law, such as it isEpisode 8 - System ErrorLessig talks to Rob Reich, Jeremy M. Weinstein and Mehran Sahami about their new book, SYSTEM ERROR — which unpacks the effect of technology on culture and policy, and redirects how we might respond.
2021-11-091h 16Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigLessig Goes To New HampshireOn this episode of Another Way, Lessig shares the audio of his recent speech at “Peaches and Politics” in New Durham, New Hampshire. In it, he describes the stakes of the fight for the For The People Act,and makes the case that tough love is now needed for President Biden.
2021-08-0625 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigAn Update on H.R. 1 from Rep. Mondaire JonesIn this episode, Lawrence Lessig speaks to U.S. Representative Mondaire Jones. They discuss Rep. Jones' first few months as a member of Congress, the latest on H.R. 1, the need for a Third Reconstruction, and the filibuster.
2021-06-0440 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigExploring The Informational Ecosystem with Jimmy WalesOn this episode of Another Way, Lawrence Lessig speaks with Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and wt.social. Lessig and Wales discuss the origins of Wikipedia, its architecture, and its ad-free commitment to neutrality. They also attempt to unpack the growing polarization in the media, digital algorithms and the addictiveness of technology, and how to reform the informational ecosystem to ensure better deliberation.
2021-04-291h 09Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigThe Fight For Voting Rights ReformFor this week's episode, we are re-broadcasting the audio of an Equal Citizens event held on March 31st, 2021 entitled, "The Fight For Voting Rights Reform: The Path To H.R. 1 and H.R. 4". The event featured Lawrence Lessig moderating a conversation between Duke Law Professor Guy-Uriel Charles and Emory Professor Carol Anderson. The three scholars discuss voter suppression, the bills that Congress is currently considering to tackle it — the For The People Act and the Voting Rights Advancement Act — and what we can do to ensure their passage and save our democracy. Representative Mondaire Jones makes a special appearance.
2021-04-221h 24Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig“George”: A conversation with the other sideThis episode of Another Way is unique: Lessig speaks to a Trump-supporting friend, whose name has been changed and voice altered to allow the friend to speak without the burdens his views might create in his world. Lessig and “George” discuss Trump, the January 6th insurrection and partisanship. Is common ground possible?
2021-03-181h 14Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigUnpacking America with Rob SandOn this episode, Lawrence Lessig speaks with Rob Sand, who has served as Iowa's State Auditor since 2019. The two discuss Sand's history of investigating white collar crime, the feeling of loss in small town America, and polarization.
2021-03-151h 03Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigReform and The Future of the Republican PartyIn this episode, Lawrence Lessig speaks with Bill Kristol, longtime conservative pundit, about democracy reform and the future of the Republican Party.
2021-03-041h 03Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigRepresentative Khanna on H.R. 1 and the Fight for ReformIn this episode, Lawrence Lessig speaks with Representative Ro Khanna, who serves California's 17th Congressional district. Rep. Khanna gives listeners a legislative update on the For The People Act, and he speaks candidly about the threat of a Senate filibuster, the need for public campaign financing, the early days of the Biden administration, and the insurrection attempt on January 6th.
2021-02-2447 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigCongress Can Act Now To Protect The Right To VoteIn this episode, Lawrence Lessig is joined by Guy-Uriel Charles, the Edward and Ellen Schwarzman Professor of Law at Duke Law School. Lessig and Charles explore the differences between H.R. 1 (the For The People Act) and H.R. 4 (the Voting Rights Advancement Act), and argue Congress should pass H.R. 1 first. Note: Equal Citizens is highly supportive of both H.R. 1 and H.R. 4.
2021-02-1257 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigEmergency Episode: Insurrection, Georgia, and the Future of US DemocracyLessig's Medium post on Hawley: https://lessig.medium.com/senator-josh-hawleys-outrage-741732e8821 Become a Patreon subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2021-01-0940 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigAnother Way To Elect The President: Part 1 (Intro)In this episode, Larry Lessig introduces a mini-series that will appear in this feed between now and election day: Another Way To Elect The President. This intro provides some historical and legal background for what could be a presidential election unlike any other. Stay tuned for additional episodes.
2020-10-1915 minArs Boni
Ars BoniArs Boni 68 - US Legal System And Education In Times Of Corona (Prof. Lawrence Lessig)In this episode we talk with Professor Lawrence Lessig (Harvard University). Lawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. Prior to rejoining the Harvard faculty, Lessig was a professor at Stanford Law School, where he founded the school’s Center for Internet and Society, and at the University of Chicago. Lessig is the author of some of the most influential works on IT-Law such as 'Code and other Laws of Cyberspace'. Links: https://www.lessig.org/ https://hls.harvard.edu/faculty/directory/10519/Lessig https://creativecommons.org/2014/04/29/lawrence-lessig-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-webby-award/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2020-10-161h 01Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigJon Ossoff's Fight for Georgia and DemocracyIn this episode, Larry Lessig speaks with US Senate candidate Jon Ossoff about his campaign to represent Georgia, how his career as a journalist investigating corruption led him to run for office, his commitment to small-dollar public financing, and proposals to fix our broken democracy.
2020-10-0334 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigLarry Lessig talk with Andrew YangSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2020-08-271h 00Andrew Yang Podcast
Andrew Yang PodcastLawrence Lessig: How to Save Our DemocracyHarvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig joins to talk about how we can reform our democracy and save ourselves from this mess. Lawrence and Andrew discuss the cubicle farms where politicians dial for dollars, how "slow democracy" can improve our political discourse, and how we can reverse the decline of journalism in America. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-3oTqBWrj0sLawrence Lessig - https://twitter.com/lessig | https://www.lessig.org/Andrew Yang - https://twitter.com/AndrewYang | https://movehumanityforward.comZach Graumann - https://twitter.com/Zach...
2020-08-201h 04Fringe Voices
Fringe VoicesFixing our Democracy with Lawrence LessigThanks again for your support and listening.Today, I’m very honored to speak with Lawrence Lessig. For those that don’t know this impressive human.Lawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, prior to which he founded the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School, and taught at the University of Chicago. Founder of Equal Citizens and a founding board member of Creative Commons, Lessig serves on the Scientific Board of AXA Research Fund and has received numerous awards including a Webby, Free Soft...
2020-08-0639 minThe Practical Stoic with Simon J. E. Drew
The Practical Stoic with Simon J. E. DrewLawrence Lessig | The State of the United States Political SystemLawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, prior to which he founded the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School, and taught at the University of Chicago. Founder of Equal Citizens and a founding board member of Creative Commons, Lessig serves on the Scientific Board of AXA Research Fund and has received numerous awards including a Webby, Free Software Foundation's Freedom Award, Scientific American 50 and Fastcase 50 Awards. Cited by The New Yorker as “the most important thinker on intellectual property in the Internet era,” Lessig's current work...
2020-07-121h 12The Practical Stoic
The Practical StoicLawrence Lessig | The State of the United States Political SystemLawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, prior to which he founded the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School, and taught at the University of Chicago. Founder of Equal Citizens and a founding board member of Creative Commons, Lessig serves on the Scientific Board of AXA Research Fund and has received numerous awards including a Webby, Free Software Foundation's Freedom Award, Scientific American 50 and Fastcase 50 Awards. Cited by The New Yorker as “the most important thinker on intellectual property in the Internet era,” Lessig's current work addresses “institutional corrup...
2020-07-121h 12Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigRep. Ro Khanna Thinks Ending Corruption Is PossibleU.S. Representative Ro Khanna speaks with Larry Lessig about his effort to reform our democracy, end corruption, and reduce the impact of money in politics. They talk about working with both Bernie, why Biden will sign reform, finding a way to a real "grand bargain" that can end corruption, and why it's important for activists to keep the pressure on Congress to pass reform. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2020-07-111h 02The Law, such as it is
The Law, such as it isEP 4 - Case ClosedIn a surprising twist, the New York Times changed its headline and lede. In this episode, Lessig explains the decision to withdraw the case. 
2020-07-0132 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigProfessor John Gastil on Bringing Reason Back into PoliticsThis week, Larry Lessig talks with John Gastil, a Professor at the McCourtney Institute for Democracy, about how we can make better political decisions. They discuss the polarized media landscape and specific steps we can take to improve deliberation, understanding, and the use of reason. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2020-06-261h 09Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigAdem Bunkeddeko on How To Finance Campaigns, and MoreLarry Lessig talks to Congressional candidate Adem Bunkeddeko, who is a candidate for the Democratic nomination in New York's 9th District. They discuss his remarkable personal story and his support for vouchers that would revolutionize how politicians raise money. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2020-06-161h 09Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigAlex Morse on Congress's Fundraising LifestyleEqual Citizens founder Larry Lessig talks with Alex Morse, a candidate for Congress in the First District of Massachusetts, about how Congress really works. They talk about how fundraising permits Congresspeople to live above their means, and why it makes it hard for them to provide real solutions that would improve people's lives. He also explains why, without first reforming our democracy, we're not going to be able to make substantive progress on key policy priorities. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2020-06-1255 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigMondaire Jones on Reforming Democracy From CongressIn today's episode, Larry Lessig launches a new "season" of Another Way and explains why we want to talk about reforming our democracy and ending corruption by speaking with folks in or running for Congress and in the media. Our first guest in the series is Mondaire Jones, who is a Democratic candidate for New York's 17th District. They discuss Jones's background, voting in a pandemic, how to take on big money in politics, and more. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2020-06-051h 01Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigThe Supreme Court Arguments About Presidential Electors: Part 1In the first part of a two-part series, we bring you commentary as well as the audio of the Supreme Court's hearing of Chiafalo v. Washington, one of the "presidential elector" cases. Professor Larry Lessig, who argued the case on behalf of the electors, begins the episode with an important preface, explanation of the case, and commentary on the argument. We then replay the audio of the Supreme Court hearing, which occurred on May 13. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2020-05-291h 48Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigLarry Lessig Speaks To Presidential Electors From WashingtonOn today's episode, we continue our discussion of the Supreme Court case about presidential electors. Larry Lessig discusses the 2016 presidential election with presidential electors from Washington State. The Supreme Court is set to hear their case on May 13. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2020-05-011h 11Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigSenator Ron Wyden on Voting During A PandemicIn this special episode, Equal Citizens founder Larry Lessig talks with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden [D-Or.] about how to protect our elections in this time of crisis. Wyden was the first Senator elected entirely in a mail-in election, and he has emerged as a champion of mail-in voting as the way to ensure we can all vote safely in elections for the remainder of this year. They discuss Wyden's bill as well as what happened in Wisconsin's recent primary that makes vivid the need for immediate reform. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon. https...
2020-04-1029 minSoftware Freedom Podcast
Software Freedom PodcastSFP#5 about regulation with Professor Lawrence LessigSFP#5 about regulation with Professor Lawrence Lessig For our Software Freedom Podcast we talk with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In this episode, we talk with Professor Lawrence Lessig, founder of Creative Commons, about regulation of society, offline as well as online, about the different means of regulation, and shed light on regulations through code. This fifth episode of the Software Freedom Podcast covers the complicated topic of regulation. Our guest is Professor Lawrence Lessig from the Harvard Law School. Lessig is a former board member of the Free Software Foundation and...
2020-04-0925 minSoftware Freedom Podcast
Software Freedom PodcastSFP#5 about regulation with Professor Lawrence LessigSFP#5 about regulation with Professor Lawrence Lessig For our Software Freedom Podcast we talk with people who have inspiring ideas about software freedom. In this episode, we talk with Professor Lawrence Lessig, founder of Creative Commons, about regulation of society, offline as well as online, about the different means of regulation, and shed light on regulations through code. This fifth episode of the Software Freedom Podcast covers the complicated topic of regulation. Our guest is Professor Lawrence Lessig from the Harvard Law School. Lessig is a former board member of the Free Software Foundation and...
2020-04-0925 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigThe Argument For Why Presidential Electors Should Be FreeIn today's episode, Equal Citizens founder Larry Lessig and chief counsel Jason Harrow dive deeply in their case about presidential electors, which is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the episode—the first in a multi-part series—they describe how the text, history, and structure of the Constitution require that presidential electors be free to vote for whatever candidate they wish. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2020-04-031h 17Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigBernie Sanders on His Democracy Reform PlatformWith Super Tuesday only days away, we bring you an encore of our conversation about the state of our democracy with Bernie Sanders, the current polling leader for the Democratic nomination. The conversation took place in December in New Hampshire with hosts Larry Lessig and Zephyr Teachout. In it, Bernie promised to make democracy reform a number one priority. Note: this podcast does not constitute an endorsement of Senator Sanders, or any candidate. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EqualCitizens
2020-02-281h 02Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigEzra Klein on Why We're PolarizedIn this special episode, Larry Lessig speaks with Ezra Klein, the Vox media founder and host of the Ezra Klein Show, at a live event in Boston. They discuss Ezra's new book "Why We're Polarized" and discuss why it's really the system and the parties—and not the particular policy disagreements between politicians or the public—that have made our democracy so dysfunctional. The event was held in Back Bay in Boston and hosted by the Harvard bookstore. The audio is courtesy of the wonderful folks at the Forum Network at WGBH Boston. They are in the proc...
2020-02-071h 18Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigEnd Citizens United's Tiffany Muller on Ten Years of Citizens UnitedEqual Citizens founder Larry Lessig speaks with Tiffany Muller, the founder of End Citizens United. The unfortunate occasion is the tenth anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United. Tiffany explains not only the problems that big money has caused but also how we need a comprehensive solution that does more than just overturn Citizens United.
2020-01-2453 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigNick Penniman On Why Democracy Reform Is Issue OneLarry Lessig speaks with Issue One's Nick Penniman about why Nick left journalism to begin tackling the problem of fixing our democracy. Nick then discusses the difference between putting policies on websites and having politicians prioritize real reform that would de-rig the system and enable real change to happen. And they discuss how to build a coalition across the left, right, and center to at last get the change that 80-90% of the public wants to see happen.
2020-01-171h 10Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigBonus: Democracy Town Hall With Bernie SandersAs a bonus episode, we bring your our recent conversation with Senator Bernie Sanders on all things democracy reform. Bernie sat down with Equal Citizens' Larry Lessig and reform advocate Zephyr Teachout to discuss gerrymandering, how to fix our broken campaign finance system, how to end corruption, and much more. Note that this episode was released early to Patreon subscribers. To subscribe, check out Patreon.com/EqualCitizens.
2020-01-151h 02The Law, such as it is
The Law, such as it isEP 1 - IntroAn introduction to the purpose and scope of the podcast, and into the basic facts of the case that has inspired it, Lessig v. NYT. clickbaitdefamation.org
2020-01-1115 minDiscussions of Truth
Discussions of TruthDemocracy Corrupt. Lawrence Lessig: They Don't Represent UsFormer US Presidential candidate among the Democratic Party (2016), Lester Lawrence Lessig III is an attorney, university lecturer and political activist.   Lawrence holds the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard University.  He is the former director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard.  A supporter of net neutrality, he founded the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford University.  Lessig also formerly taught at the University of Chicago. Early in his career, Lessig clerked for Judge Richard Posner on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and for Justice Antonin Scalia on the U...
2020-01-0955 minKickass News
Kickass NewsLawrence Lessig on Solving "Unrepresentativeness" in AmericaHarvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig discusses the fundamental issue that he says underlies many of our current political problems - "unrepresentativeness."  He offers some creative prescriptions for how to cure America’s unrepresentativeness problem such as public funding of election campaigns (including campaigns for Congress), a radical restructuring of the United States Senate, and some ways to reform the Electoral College without having to change the Constitution.  He also says we the people are complicit in America’s political dysfunction, and suggests some ways that Americans can take a more proactive role in government such as  "civic juries" and citizen refe...
2019-11-1846 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigJohn Pudner on Taking Back Our Republic [11-14-19]Larry Lessig speaks to John Pudner of Take Back Our Republic about the bipartisan need for democracy reform. Pudner is a Republican political strategist who talks about how democracy reform is consistent with conservative principles, the need to reduce politicians' reliance on lobbyists, the rise of "SCAMPacs," and more.
2019-11-151h 13Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigJohn Delaney's Nuanced View Of Our Broken Congress [11-7-19]Larry Lessig talks with Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney about his nuanced view of why Congress is so broken and so badly polarized. They talk about money in politics, campaign finance reform, the need of Congresspeople to constantly be raising money, the impact of gerrymandering, and other innovative ideas to improve our democracy. They also discuss the issue of whether—and why—it's important to make fixing our democracy a high priority.
2019-11-0841 minGet Lost In The Most Award-Winning Full Audiobook Today!
Get Lost In The Most Award-Winning Full Audiobook Today!They Don't Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy by Lawrence LessigPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/374990to listen full audiobooks. Title: They Don't Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy Author: Lawrence Lessig Narrator: Lawrence Lessig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 33 minutes Release date: November 5, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: “This urgent book offers not only a clear-eyed explanation of the forces that broke our politics, but a thoughtful and, yes, patriotic vision of how we create a government that’s truly by and for the people.”—DAVID DALEY, bestselling author of Ratf**ked and Unrigged In the vein of On Tyranny and How Democrac...
2019-11-0510h 33New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsThey Don't Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy by Lawrence LessigPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/374990 to listen full audiobooks. Title: They Don't Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy Author: Lawrence Lessig Narrator: Lawrence Lessig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 33 minutes Release date: November 5, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: “This urgent book offers not only a clear-eyed explanation of the forces that broke our politics, but a thoughtful and, yes, patriotic vision of how we create a government that’s truly by and for the people.”—DAVID DALEY, bestselling author of Ratf**ked and Unrigged In the vein of On Tyranny and How Demo...
2019-11-0505 minListen to New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsThey Don't Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy by Lawrence LessigPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/374990to listen full audiobooks. Title: They Don't Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy Author: Lawrence Lessig Narrator: Lawrence Lessig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 33 minutes Release date: November 5, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: “This urgent book offers not only a clear-eyed explanation of the forces that broke our politics, but a thoughtful and, yes, patriotic vision of how we create a government that’s truly by and for the people.”—DAVID DALEY, bestselling author of Ratf**ked and Unrigged In the vein of On Tyranny and How Democrac...
2019-11-0510h 33Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigGov. Steve Bullock on Getting Big Money Out of Politics [10-17-19]Larry Lessig talks with Montana Governor and presidential candidate Steve Bullock about fighting corruption as a red state governor, including Bullock's problems with Citizens United, his efforts to overturn it or get around it, and his plans to increase disclosure and transparency in political funding. They also discuss Bullock's novel plan to end constant campaigning and give politicians space to govern.
2019-10-1854 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigDay One Campaign Finance Reform & Senator Michael Bennet on Unclogging A Corrupt Congress [10-10-19]Larry Lessig begins the episode with a plea to focus on campaign finance reform. Then, Larry talks to U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Michael Bennet on how to create enduring democracy reforms that can unclog what he calls a "paralyzed Congress."
2019-10-1155 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigKatie Fahey On How The People Can Beat Gerrymandering [10-03-19]This week, Katie Fahey of The People, a Michigan-based advocacy group, talks with Larry Lessig about how she wrote a Facebook post asking if anyone else wanted to take on gerrymandering in Michigan…and then found herself leading a successful movement that passed a ballot measure to actually end gerrymandering in Michigan.
2019-10-041h 01Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigThe Author of HR 1 on Saving Our Democracy [09-19-19]On this week's special episode, Larry Lessig talks with Representative John Sarbanes. Sarbanes is the lead author of HR 1, which passed the House in March and, if passed by the Senate and signed by the President, would fundamentally alter the way politicians raise money and would improve our democracy in ways big and small. Sarbanes discusses the origin of HR 1, why he thinks that the way most politicians raise money is so harmful, and why the bill is so urgently needed.
2019-09-201h 07Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigTulsi Gabbard On All Things Democracy [09-12-19]This week, we are proud to bring you a recording of a live conversation between Larry Lessig and Democratic Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard. The two sat down in front of a live audience in New Hampshire on September 6 and talked about the state of our democracy, ranked choice voting (RCV), the electoral college, money in politics, and much more. This event was part of Equal Citizens’ democracy town hall series, which is made possible with the support of The Leadership Now Project.
2019-09-131h 13Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigPaul Begala on the Politics of Democracy Reform [08-22-19]Larry Lessig talks with political consultant and CNN contributor Paul Begala about why democracy reform is necessary to make progress on so many important issues, and how to make fundamental reform issues relevant to the real lives of everyday voters.
2019-08-2349 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigBillie Sutton on Saving Democracy From South Dakota [08-15-19]Larry Lessig talks to South Dakota 2018 gubernatorial candidate Billie Sutton about his history in bronc riding and his political career fighting corruption and running a grassroots, small-dollar campaign in South Dakota. (Note: We apologize to listeners and to Billie about the poor quality audio on this call. We are working to improve audio quality for future episodes.)
2019-08-1653 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigWhere The Candidates Stand: An Introduction To The POTUS1 Project [08-01-19]With Larry Lessig on vacation, Adam Eichen, Naomi Truax, and Danny Holt, all of Equal Citizens, discuss the POTUS1 project. This project tracks presidential candidates’ views on democracy reform issues like gerrymandering, voter registration, the electoral college, and campaign finance reform. The trio take the candidates in order from candidates who are actively anti-democracy (President Trump) to the candidates who have the very best platforms on these issues. You can review all the candidates’ positions on these issues at https://equalcitizens.us/potus1/.
2019-08-0242 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigEvan McMullin on Rebuilding Our Democracy [07-25-19]Evan McMullin came to national prominence when he ran for president in 2016 as an independent, anti-Trump conservative. Since the 2016 election, he has been a strong and principled independent voice on many issues. This week, he speaks to Larry Lessig about how to find common ground to rebuild and improve our democracy, which he believes is “under threat” right now. He says he is excited about the possibility of forming a cross-partisan coalition for gerrymandering reform, ranked-choice voting, and more.
2019-07-261h 26Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigAri Berman on The Contentious Right To Vote [07-18-19]Voting rights have always been contentious in America, and our era is no different. Larry Lessig digs deeply into the past and present of voting in America with Ari Berman, a senior reporter at Mother Jones and the author of Give Us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America.
2019-07-191h 14Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigMarianne Williamson on How Radical Democracy Really Should Be [07-11-19]Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson candidate joins Larry Lessig this week to talk about why she’s running and how she would restore our democracy by making every voice equal and reducing the influence of big money and big corporations.
2019-07-1237 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigDave Daley on Gerrymandering [07-04-19]Dave Daley joins Larry Lessig this week to talk about the past, present, and future of gerrymandering. They discuss the nefarious mechanisms and effects of drawing district lines for maximal partisan advantage. Dave is a senior fellow at FairVote and former editor of Salon.com and is also the author of Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count.
2019-07-051h 04Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigBeto O’Rourke on Fixing Our Democracy First [06-26-19]Just in time for the first Democratic debates, Larry Lessig talks with Beto O’Rourke about the candidate’s plans to fix our democracy. O’Rourke explains his plans to expand voting rights and get 15 million more people to vote and to reduce the influence of special interests. He also expresses support for learning more about ranked-choice voting (RCV). Importantly, O’Rourke also reveals that democracy reform will be the first thing he does in office.
2019-06-2758 minAnother Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigProfessor Ned Foley on the Electoral College [06-20-19]Larry Lessig is joined this episode by Professor Ned Foley of Ohio State’s Moritz College of Law. Larry and Professor Foley talk about the somewhat unknown history of the electoral college and whether the Framers’ expectations have been fulfilled or thwarted today.
2019-06-211h 28Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigInterview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand [06-13-19]This week on Another Way, Larry Lessig is joined by Democratic Senator and Presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand. Larry and Senator Gillibrand discuss her plan to reduce corruption by giving every voter democracy dollars in each federal election. They also discuss the importance of fundamental reform, and Senator Gillibrand commits to making this a key part of her platform. They begin with a few details of her life and career.
2019-06-1443 minLaw to Fact
Law to FactLawrence Lessig Discusses His Book, Fidelity and ConstraintIn this episode... Lawrence Lessig, Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School discusses his newest book, Fidelity and Constraint: How the Supreme Court Has Read the American Constitution.  In his book, Professor Furman discusses the challenges Supreme Court Justices face when interpreting our "ancient' Constitution in modern times.  In this discussion, Professor Lessig explains what he means by fidelity to the role of judicial decision making and explains that Supreme Court justices, regardless on either side of the political spectrum share the same constraints. The Court, he su...
2019-05-1427 minAnother Way Stories, by Lawrence Lessig
Another Way Stories, by Lawrence LessigS2E2: That Conventions TerrifyThis is Larry Lessig, and this is Episode 2 of Season 2 of the podcast Another Way. In the first episode, I described two ways that the Constitution allows that amendments to the Constitution might be proposed. Only one of those two ways of proposing amendments has ever succeeded. The second way — “a convention”—has never happened, though we’ve gotten close. That second way terrifies people like Robert Reich. In this episode, I describe why.
2018-12-2205 minThe Politics Guys
The Politics GuysLawrence Lessig on Campaign Finance ReformLawrence Lessig on Campaign Finance Reform Mike talks with Lawrence Lessig, the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. Prior to his time at Harvard, Professor Lessig clerked for not one, but two of Mike's intellectual heroes, Judge Richard Posner and Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Professor Lessig is the author of numerous books on law, commerce, culture, and ideas. His latest, Republic, Lost, Version 2.0, is a revised and expanded version of Republic, Lost, which Mike says is the best introduction to, and analysis of, not only campaign finance, but the fundamental incentives that drive...
2017-07-2638 minExplore Into A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook During Your Workout.
Explore Into A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook During Your Workout.Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It by Lawrence LessigPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/269900to listen full audiobooks. Title: Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It Author: Lawrence Lessig Narrator: Lawrence Lessig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 46 minutes Release date: August 16, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig investigates the most vexing problem in American democracy: how money corrupts our nation's politics, and the critical campaign to stop it. In an era when special interests funnel huge amounts of money into our government-driven by shifts in campaign-finance...
2016-08-162h 46Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsRepublic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It by Lawrence LessigPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/269900 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It Author: Lawrence Lessig Narrator: Lawrence Lessig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 46 minutes Release date: August 16, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig investigates the most vexing problem in American democracy: how money corrupts our nation's politics, and the critical campaign to stop it. In an era when special interests funnel huge amounts of money into our government-driven by shifts in...
2016-08-1603 minAccess Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsRepublic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It by Lawrence LessigPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/269900to listen full audiobooks. Title: Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It Author: Lawrence Lessig Narrator: Lawrence Lessig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 46 minutes Release date: August 16, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig investigates the most vexing problem in American democracy: how money corrupts our nation's politics, and the critical campaign to stop it. In an era when special interests funnel huge amounts of money into our government-driven by shifts in campaign-finance...
2016-08-162h 46The Conversation
The ConversationCan Lawrence Lessig Win The Presidency AND Get Money Out Of Politics? (Interview w/ Cenk Uygur)Harvard Law Professor and longtime political activist Lawrence Lessig wants to win the presidency of the United States to accomplish one critical objective: ending the corrupting influence of money on politics. With that done, he says he’ll step down and let someone else take over the Oval Office. It’s a radical notion, the single-issue presidential candidacy, but as he points out, only a radical solution can wrest back control of our democracy from the monied interests who have steadily come to dominate American political life. In this exclusive interview, Lessig and The Young Turks’ Cenk Uygur...
2015-09-2555 minMixed Mental Arts
Mixed Mental ArtsEp190 - SUPER TUESDAY: Lawrence LessigIf you listen to a random episode of The Bryan Callen Show, you can bet that Bryan and I will be talking about how amazing Republic, Lost and its author Lawrence Lessig are. Well, we got him!!! Ladies and gentlemen, it is our extreme pleasure to present to you Lawrence Lessig, Harvard Law Professor, advocate for internet freedom, campaign finance reformer and our choice for the next President of the United States. If you want to support fixing democracy first, then tweet at @joerogan to get him on the show or anywhere else you believe his message should be heard...
2015-09-2258 minTYT combine!
TYT combine!Can Lawrence Lessig Win The Presidency AND Get Money Out Of Politics? (Interview w/ Cenk Uygur)Harvard Law Professor and longtime political activist Lawrence Lessig wants to win the presidency of the United States to accomplish one critical objective: ending the corrupting influence of money on politics. With that done, he says he’ll step down and let someone else take over the Oval Office. It’s a radical notion, the single-issue presidential candidacy, but as he points out, only a radical solution can wrest back control of our democracy from the monied interests who have steadily come to dominate American political life. In this exclusive interview, Lessig and The Young Turks’ Cenk Uygur...
2015-08-2200 minAccess Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsRepublic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It by Lawrence LessigPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/269901to listen full audiobooks. Title: Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It Author: Lawrence Lessig Narrator: Lawrence Lessig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 55 minutes Release date: October 5, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig investigates the most vexing problem in American democracy: how money corrupts our nation's politics, and the critical campaign to stop it. In an era when special interests funnel huge amounts of money into our government-driven by shifts in campaign-finance rules and brought to new...
2011-10-0510h 55Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsRepublic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It by Lawrence LessigPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/269901 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It Author: Lawrence Lessig Narrator: Lawrence Lessig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 55 minutes Release date: October 5, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig investigates the most vexing problem in American democracy: how money corrupts our nation's politics, and the critical campaign to stop it. In an era when special interests funnel huge amounts of money into our government-driven by shifts in campaign-finance rules and brought to...
2011-10-0503 minWell-Rounded Radio
Well-Rounded RadioLawrence Lessig: The Well-Rounded Radio InterviewThis episode is dedicated to Dan Nash, a friend of mine in England who passed away on January 22. Dan was working on a number of different music projects including New Musical Order and Rockin' Daily. We were fans of each others' work online and were working together on Musicians for Music 2.0. Dan had a congenital heart defect and has left us at the young age of 28. I hope he is listening to this episode up there and enjoying it... In many music and entertainment circles, the name Lawrence Lessig needs no introduction, but for those who don't know...
2010-02-2200 min