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Digital Politics with Karen Jagoda

Welcome to the non-partisan Digital Politics Podcast with Karen Jagoda.  Since 2007, this show has highlighted the impact of new technologies on the campaign landscape, how expectations of voters are changing, the role of online fundraising, digital and traditional means of persuasion, and getting out the vote.   Popular topics on the show include best practices for political and advocacy campaigns, ground game strategies, use of AI in campaigns, cross-media advertising, social media trends, and the impact of mobile on engaging supporters.  This weekly podcast includes interviews with political consultants, media strategists, journalists, advocates, candidates, elected officials, campaign managers, and solution providers.            

Feb 4, 2026

Patrice, a political commentator, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to talk about the need to write anonymously to be able to maintain his freedom of expression without jeopardizing his corporate career or putting his family at risk. His aims to show that modern political tactics are not new but part of a...


Jan 27, 2026

Lauren Windsor, political journalist and documentarian, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to talk about gonzo journalism and the need to report on a story with integrity and commitment to the truth. She draws a sharp distinction between her work and that of people who use deceptive tactics to appeal to less...


Jan 23, 2026

Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, shines a light on how free and low-cost apps can simplify political intrigue and complex social issues and be used to educate and motivate.  Visualization tools for relationship mapping, accountability mapping, and crowdsourcing increase civic engagement, hold elected officials...


Jan 15, 2026

Pat LaMarche, broadcaster, journalist, advocate, and founder of the Homeless Remembrance Blanket project, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Pat uses her journalism skills to address the root causes of mental health disorders, homelessness, and substance abuse, to...


Jan 13, 2026

Bradley Tusk is a political strategist, venture capitalist, philanthropist, podcaster, and author with a mission to promote and implement mobile voting in US elections.  He points out that the most effective way to combat low voter turnout is to make it easier for people to vote and find out information about candidates...