American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

What’s the Impact of Ending the Filibuster in the U.S. Senate? It’s Not Likely, But if it Happens, We’re in for a Wild Ride.

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

The U.S. Senate’s filibuster rule requires 60 votes to end debate, and just the threat of a filibuster can block popular legislation. What are the consequences of removing the filibuster rule, the so-called “nuclear option”?

President Trump Called for a Senate Rules Change to End the Filibuster. What is a Filibuster, and How Does it Work?

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

To help end the U.S. Government shutdown, President Donald Trump called for an end to the filibuster. Just what is the filibuster, and how does it work?

Federal Court in DC Issues Permanent Injunction on Part of Trump Executive Order on Elections; No to Changing Federal Registration Form

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

A federal court in DC issued a permanent injunction Oct. 31st, barring a portion of President Trump’s executive order on elections. The injunction underscores that states and Congress, not the President, are constitutionally responsible for elections.

Ohio General Assembly to Vote on a Further Gerrymandered Congressional Map Put Forward by Politician-Led Redistricting Commission

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

Ohio voters, who voted down a citizen-led independent redistricting commission in 2024, are seeing the consequences, as Ohio’s politician-led commission gerrymanders two more GOP congressional seats. Democrats say they had no choice but to compromise.

Ohio Secretary of State Refers 1,200 Alleged Illegal Voting Cases to U.S. DOJ. His Track Record is Less Than Stellar

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced October 28th that his office had referred 1,200 illegal voting cases to the U.S. Justice Department for prosecution. But his track record of convictions is less than stellar, and many of the cases were previously declined by Ohio county prosecutors for lack of evidence.