How is Democracy Under Threat?

Описание: In this thought-provoking discussion, panelists explore the characteristics of a healthy democracy and the various threats it currently faces, including attacks on free speech, due process, free and fair elections, executive overreach, and increasing polarization.

The conversation also delves into the critical issue of public disengagement, the absence of a shared reality, and the historical context behind these issues. Fellows react to these serious concerns, sharing their perspectives and personal connections to the topics discussed.

The episode aims to encourage participation in the democratic process and offers insights into fostering more effective communication and connection across political divides.

This panel was part of the Podcast Fellowship hosted by The Democracy Group and feature the fellows' reactions and reflections to the panels discussion.

Panelists include:
🔵 Jenna Spinelle, host of Democracy Works
🔵 Corey Nathan, host of Talkin' Politics N' Religion Without Killin' Each Other
🔵 Stephanie Gerber Wilson, host of Freedom Over Facism
🔵 Kamy Akhavan, Executive Director of USC Center for the Political Future
🔵 Michael Baranowski, host of the Politics Guys

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Dangers of Democracy
00:12 Defining a Healthy Democracy
00:40 First Amendment and Its Threats
01:04 Due Process and Legal Protections
01:27 Free and Fair Elections
01:52 Challenges in Modern Democracy
02:31 Engaging the Youth in Democracy
03:21 Panelists' Perspectives on Democratic Threats
03:39 Threats to the First Amendment
06:58 Threats to Due Process
08:36 Threats to Free and Fair Elections
10:33 Polarization and Disengagement
14:18 Lack of Shared Reality
15:20 Fellows' Reactions and Reflections
32:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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