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Not Suitable for Democracy

Politics is everywhere, but everything is broken. That's just not suitable for democracy. Catch our weekly news show exploring the challenges within our society, culture, and democracy. Hosted by political commentator Nick Haby along with the occasional special guest, we'll discuss the latest news from an independent perspective. Together, we'll redefine what's acceptable in America.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
30 minutes
Episodes
18
Years Active
2025
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Episode 16: Zohran Mamdani Rises, Congressman Nadler Exits, and Taylor Lorenz Exposes a Liberal Dark Money Group

Episode 16: Zohran Mamdani Rises, Congressman Nadler Exits, and Taylor Lorenz Exposes a Liberal Dark Money Group

In this week's episode, we captured the latest breaking news from Tuesday, September 2, 2025, hence why it's out a little later than normal. The winds of New York politics are certainly shifting. 

In …

00:29:58  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
Episode 15: Gavin Newsom's Tweets Trolling Trump and Zohran Mamdani's Scavenger Hunt

Episode 15: Gavin Newsom's Tweets Trolling Trump and Zohran Mamdani's Scavenger Hunt

This week, we trace the political cartography shaping America’s future. Texas Republicans passed their new congressional maps, disenfranchising Democratic voters while enabling Trump & his billionair…

00:29:13  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
Episode 14: Trump's Redistricting Battle from Texas to California and How New York's Maps Could Hurt Progressives

Episode 14: Trump's Redistricting Battle from Texas to California and How New York's Maps Could Hurt Progressives

In this episode, we dig into how political power is being reshaped by redistricting battles across the country. From Texas Republicans pushing through gerrymandered maps at Donald Trump’s urging to s…

00:31:19  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Episode 13: Trump's Takeover of Washington D.C. and SCOTUS News on Marriage Equality

Episode 13: Trump's Takeover of Washington D.C. and SCOTUS News on Marriage Equality

In this episode of Not Suitable for Democracy, we examine two flashpoints in America’s ongoing democratic stress test.

First, we unpack Donald Trump’s unprecedented takeover of Washington, D.C., invok…

00:30:39  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Episode 12: Zohran's Win, AOC's Vote, and Harris on Colbert

Episode 12: Zohran's Win, AOC's Vote, and Harris on Colbert

In this episode of Not Suitable for Democracy, we bring you a triple shot of the week’s most revealing political moments—from the streets of Queens to the halls of Congress to late-night television.

F…

00:42:22  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
Episode 11: Jason Reyes on Zohran Mamdani for New York City Mayor

Episode 11: Jason Reyes on Zohran Mamdani for New York City Mayor

This week on Not Suitable for Democracy, we zoom in on what might be the most defining political showdown of the decade: the NYC Mayoral Primary between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani.

On the surface…

00:45:21  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
Episode 10: Rank Zohran Mamdani First for NYC Mayor

Episode 10: Rank Zohran Mamdani First for NYC Mayor

This week on Not Suitable for Democracy, we're diving into the high-stakes chaos of the NYC Mayoral Democratic Primary, where progressive power plays, surprise endorsements, and backroom drama are re…

00:42:22  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Episode 9: The First Ever Queers for Action NYC Mayoral Primary Forum

Episode 9: The First Ever Queers for Action NYC Mayoral Primary Forum

This week on Not Suitable for Democracy, we take you inside the race for New York City Mayor in the Democratic primary in the upcoming ranked choice election. Six of the candidates participated in a …

00:38:33  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
Episode 8: Skylar Moore and the Judicial Convention

Episode 8: Skylar Moore and the Judicial Convention

This week on Not Suitable for Democracy, host Nick sits down with Skylar Moore, a queer activist and former 2022 Judicial Delegate candidate, to unpack one of the most overlooked—and undemocratic—par…

00:33:47  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Episode 7: David Hogg, NYC Mayoral Primary, and Bernie Sanders

Episode 7: David Hogg, NYC Mayoral Primary, and Bernie Sanders

This week on Not Suitable for Democracy, we’re diving through the Democratic Party drama. From DNC shenanigans to Biden's performance decline, the poor optics are glaring for a party that boasts abou…

00:38:13  |   Wed 21 May 2025
Episode 6: John Scott and New York Democratic State Committee

Episode 6: John Scott and New York Democratic State Committee

In this episode of Not Suitable for Democracy, we zoom in on a part of the political iceberg most voters never see: the unpaid party positions within the New York State Democratic Party. Our guest is…

00:40:00  |   Tue 13 May 2025
Episode 5: AOC's Town Hall, Harris 2028, and the Democratic Primary for NYC Mayor

Episode 5: AOC's Town Hall, Harris 2028, and the Democratic Primary for NYC Mayor

This week on Not Suitable for Democracy, we’re unpacking a triple-header of political events. First, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosts a town hall that gets us thinking about her evolution as a pro…

00:34:28  |   Tue 06 May 2025
Episode 4: Progressives Getting Ready for the 2026 Midterm Elections

Episode 4: Progressives Getting Ready for the 2026 Midterm Elections

In this episode of Not Suitable for Democracy, host Nick breaks down how progressive candidates for Congress are already mobilizing for the 2026 midterm elections. At time when Democratic voters are …

00:29:38  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
Episode 3: Fight The Oligarchy Tour & AOC for President

Episode 3: Fight The Oligarchy Tour & AOC for President

Ready to fight the oligarchy? Tune into the third episode of Not Suitable for Democracy as we explore the Fight The Oligarchy Tour, headlined by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. 

The two f…

00:29:32  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
Episode 2: Identity Politics & My Hillary to Bernie Journey

Episode 2: Identity Politics & My Hillary to Bernie Journey

In the second episode of Not Suitable for Democracy, we explore identity politics. Understanding identity groups, intersectionality, and some historic examples set the stage for the show. Our host, N…

00:28:11  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
Episode 1: Money in Politics & The Wisconsin Supreme Court Special Election

Episode 1: Money in Politics & The Wisconsin Supreme Court Special Election

Welcome to the very first episode of Not Suitable for Democracy!

Host Nick Haby, a marketing professional by day and progressive organizer by night, gets personal—sharing why he started this podcast, …

00:28:42  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
Episode 1 Preview: Why Start a Podcast?

Episode 1 Preview: Why Start a Podcast?

Curious about Not Suitable for Democracy? Here’s a short snippet from the first episode! 

Made for political newcomers and experts, this special sneak peek sets the stage for the show. Host of the NSF…

00:02:43  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
Not Suitable for Democracy: The Trailer

Not Suitable for Democracy: The Trailer

Politics is everywhere, but everything is broken. That's just not suitable for democracy. 

Hosted by Nick, a political organizer with over ten years of adventures in Democratic politics, this show exp…

00:01:00  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
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