Pat Merloe's guest appearances

Pat Merloe

DemWorks, a podcast by the National Democratic Institute

Madeleine Albright

Karen Bass

Maria Ressa

Calvin Garner

Anne Applebaum

Derek Mitchell

Matt Wuerker

Madeleine K. Albright

Zuzana Papazoski

Natalia Slepuhin

Brian Atwood

Ken Wollack

Tom Carothers

Olena Yena

Chris Fomunyoh

OwlTail

NDI’s Director of Electoral Programs Pat Merloe spoke with Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) about why democracy assistance is more important during today’s COVID-19 pandemic than ever, the rise of authoritarian opportunists, and her experience participating in international election observation missions. Listen to hear the Congresswoman’s advice about how global leaders can build trust and practice good governance.

21. Pat Merloe & Congresswoman Karen Bass on Democratic Governance and COVID-19

Julia Brothers

Many countries with scheduled elections this year face a difficult choice in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic: how to balance public health considerations with holding a free and fair election. Learn more from NDI Senior Associate and Director of Electoral Programs Pat Merloe and Program Director Julia Brothers as they talk about democratic back-sliding during this crisis, electoral integrity, and ways civil society organizations can still make a difference.

20. Pat Merloe and Julia Brothers on Elections During COVID