Building Democracy: The Story of State Legislatures

Building Democracy Episode 4: Bonus Interview - Dr. Lori Ann Lahlum & Dr. Molly P. Rozum

Many states have their own tales of political maneuvering and determined women. Check out our bonus interview to hear more details and what happened in states we weren’t able to cover. Full interview with Lori Ann Lahlum, professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato and Molly P. Rozum, Ron Nelson distinguished professor, University of South Dakota.

Building Democracy Episode 3 - Bonus Content - I Claim the Rights of Man

Listen to the full speech I Claim the Rights of Man given in 1868 by Henry MacNeal Turner. Read by Georgia State Representative Billy Mitchell.

Building Democracy Episode 2: Bonus Interview - Richard L. Pearce

Listen to the full interview with Richard L. Pearce, legal counsel with the South Carolina House Clerk

Building Democracy Episode 1: Bonus Interview - Mary Elliott

Listen to the full interview with Mary Elliott, curator of American Slavery at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Building Democracy: The Story of State Legislatures | Episode 6

Guests * Scott Bedke, speaker, Idaho House of Representatives * Nicole Cannizzaro, majority leader, Nevada State Senate * Jason Frierson, speaker, Nevada House of Representatives * Margaret O’Brien, secretary, Michigan Senate * Tim Storey, executive director, NCSL