The Continuous Action

The Continuous Action features discussions with experts on key issues related to the health of our democracy. Walter Shaub, former director of the Office of Government Ethics, talks with journalists, activists, government leaders, and philanthropists about their work — and what it takes to hold our government accountable to the people it serves.

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S2 E1: Banned from Office!

In 2022, a group of New Mexico citizens filed a suit alleging that a local county commissioner who was involved...

April 06, 2023 | Podcast

Episode 5: Out of Control

In the final episode of The Continuous Action, hosts Walt Shaub and Virginia Heffernan sound a dire warning about the...

June 03, 2022 | Podcast

Episode 4: It’s Good To Be The King

In Episode 4, hosts Walt Shaub and Virginia Heffernan investigate the ways presidential power has expanded at the expense of...

May 20, 2022 | Podcast

Bonus: China’s Surveillance State

This bonus episode features our full interview with Maya Wang, the senior China researcher for Human Rights Watch. As Maya...

May 13, 2022 | Podcast

Episode 3: The Eyes On Your Face

In Episode 3, hosts Walt Shaub and Virginia Heffernan grapple with government surveillance, focusing in particular on facial recognition technology...

May 06, 2022 | Podcast

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