The podcast episodes explore various aspects of democratic processes, highlighting concerns about transparency, public input, and accountability in decision-making.

For example, the episode Adam Berg, "The Olympics that Never Happened: Denver '76 and the Politics of Growth" (U Texas Press, 2023) discusses how citizen groups opposed the bid for the 1976 Winter Olympics in Denver due to a lack of democratic processes, leading to a referendum that blocked public funding.

Similarly, the episode Government pressures tech behind the scenes, says former Facebook employee. It's called jawboning. examines the practice of 'jawboning,' where government officials exert pressure on tech companies outside of public view, posing challenges for democratic processes and free speech protections.

The episode 33 - The Covid-19 lockdown and the law (part 5) also raises concerns about the UK government's approach to lockdown legislation, questioning the lack of parliamentary oversight and the implications for democratic accountability and the rule of law.