The Defense of Democracy Podcast isn’t a debate stage, and it isn’t an echo chamber. It’s a space for thinking in public.

Hosted by Addison Witt — actor, writer, and cultural commentator — each conversation steps back from reaction and toward understanding. Rather than telling audiences what to conclude, the podcast explores how we arrive at belief in the first place: media, identity, fear, belonging, and the human need to feel certain in uncertain times.

Guests include artists, educators, journalists, and leaders navigating a world where conversations feel increasingly fragile. The goal isn’t agreement — it’s clarity.

Because democracy isn’t sustained by opinions.
It’s sustained by people who can stay present long enough to understand each other.