Here you’ll find links to interviews, writing, and other public engagement I’ve done, as well as news stories to which I contributed. I’m committed to sharing my expertise and skills with the public wherever it’s prudent.
Writing and other Text:
Article for MSNBC.com, “The Founders would abhor Trump’s call to send the FBI after Texas Democrats.” 8.9.2025.
Quoted in the Wall Street Journal on re-designing a course in response to concerns about AI-enabled academic dishonesty. 5.23.2025.
Article for Liberal Currents, “Yes, It’s Fascism.” 4.11.2025.
Blog post for University of Chicago Press, “Five Questions with Kevin J. Elliott, author of Democracy for Busy People.” 8.1.2023.
Interview for the UnPopulist with Aaron Ross Powell, “Designing a ‘Democracy for Busy People’: An Interview with Political Scientist Kevin Elliott.” 2.16.2023.
Article for the Niskanen Center’s Open Society initiative, “The Constitution needs state constitutions.” 12.15.2022.
Quoted in the Economist on deliberative mini-publics. 9.17.2021.
Public letter published by WPSD regarding the history of the Murray, Kentucky Confederate monument.
Audio:
Podcast interview on Neon Liberalism about How to Fix Democracy with host Samantha Hancox-Li.
Podcast interview on the Political Philosophy Podcast about Fascism with host Toby Buckle.
Podcast interview on (Re)Imagining Liberty titled “How Much Politics is Enough?” with host Aaron Ross Powell.
Podcast interview on The Tally Room about Democracy for Busy People with host Ben Raue.
Podcast interview on The Rules of the Game podcast about Democracy for Busy People with host Dr. Stephan Kyburz.
Interview on Virginia Public Radio WVTF about American democracy and Democracy for Busy People with host Sandy Hausman.
Podcast interview on The Political Theory Review about Democracy for Busy People with host Professor Jeffrey Church.
Podcast interview on New Books in Philosophy/Political Science on Democracy for Busy People with host Professor Robert Talisse.
Podcast interview on Politics in Question titled “Where do people find the time to participate in democratic self-government?” with hosts Lee Drutman and James Wallner.
Podcast interview on What Can I Do? titled “”We have to always bear in mind who is not here with us, who is not in the room.” (w/ Kevin J. Elliott, author of Democracy for Busy People),” with hosts Kelly Therese Pollock and Lila Nordstrom.
Podcast interview on (Re)Imagining Liberty titled “What Democracy Demands of Us (w/ Kevin J. Elliott)” with host Aaron Ross Powell.
TV/Video:
Interview on Neon Liberalism on How to Fix Democracy with host Samantha Hancox-Li.
Lecture for the Research Group on Constitutional Studies at McGill University on Democracy for Busy People. 3.2024.
‘Touchstones of Democracy’ Series on Democracy for Busy People at the University of Virginia. 2.2024.
TV interview on PBS program Preserving Democracy on “How can American democracy work better for “Busy People?” 10.2023.
Interview on River City Presents with Daniel Hurt on Plato’s Republic. 5.23.2023.
Interview on River City Presents with Daniel Hurt on Martin Luther & the Protestant Reformation. 5.24.2023.
Interview on River City Presents with Daniel Hurt on Machiavelli. 5.16.2023.
Public debate for Constitution Day on “The Electoral College: Pro and Con,” speaking against the Electoral College. (My presentation begins around 29:00 in the video link). 9.19.2021.
TV interview on CTV Your Morning to speak about mandatory voting. 8.24.2021.
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