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Democracy Lives Here

Democracy Lives Here

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Democracy Lives Here is a political and public affairs series from the CNW Network exploring the systems, decisions, and conversations shaping communities across Chicago, Illinois, and the nation. Through investigative reporting, in-depth interviews, audio documentaries, and candid political conversations, the series examines how policy impacts everyday people — from elections and voting rights to education, public safety, culture, media, and civic life.Hosted by journalists and storytellers committed to accountability, context, and community-centered reporting, Democracy Lives Here is where politics meets people.

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  • Democracy Lives Here, Part Two: A System That Has Settled — But Has Not Stopped Changing

    Democracy Lives Here, Part Two: A System That Has Settled — But Has Not Stopped Changing
    May 21 2026
    In Part Two, Kai EL’ Zabar continues CNW’s narrated investigation into vote-by-mail, accessibility, postal timelines, and the voters most affected when routine systems still leave gaps.This episode was produced through the Healing Illinois: Democracy Lives Here Reporting Project with the Medill Solutions Journalism Hub at Northwestern University. Healing Illinois, an Illinois Department of Human Services initiative managed with the Field Foundation, supports storytelling and community collaborations addressing racial and systemic inequities across the state.

    Episode produced by Caveroom Entertainment and recorded at CNW Studio. For more episodes visit the CNW Network on Apple, Spotify, Iheart and Youtube. Visit www.cnwmedia.com to read Chicago News Weekly.
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    33 mins
  • Democracy Lives Here, Part One: A System That Has Settled — But Has Not Stopped Changing

    Democracy Lives Here, Part One: A System That Has Settled — But Has Not Stopped Changing
    May 21 2026
    In Part One, Chicago News Weekly’s Laura Miller narrates CNW’s investigative story on vote-by-mail, accessibility, and the systems shaping voter participation in Illinois.This episode was produced through the Healing Illinois: Democracy Lives Here Reporting Project with the Medill Solutions Journalism Hub at Northwestern University. Healing Illinois, an Illinois Department of Human Services initiative managed with the Field Foundation, supports storytelling and community collaborations addressing racial and systemic inequities across the state.

    Episode produced by Caveroom Entertainment and recorded at CNW Studio. For more episodes visit the CNW Network on Apple, Spotify, Iheart and Youtube. Visit www.cnwmedia.com to read Chicago News Weekly.









    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    19 mins
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