Dismantling Democracy

What is democracy Who is free Does it matter if American democracy falls In episode 1 dive into the history of democracy its birth and the United States unique take on this form of government Uncover some uniquely American challenges that limit US democracy such as hyperpartisanship negative partisanship institutional constraints public apathy and cynicism the influence of money in politics and

Is democracy at risk abroad Do other countries face similar problems with upholding democratic freedoms What lessons can we learn from failed democracies We explore democracies worldwide and look at issues facing American democracy and how those issues transpire in other democratic countries providing perspective on Americas own democratic success and weaknesses

What is needed for democratic societies to thrive How has media and social media in the US affected our democracy Does a twoparty system and an electoral college still work today We explore what is needed and what may need to change to preserve American democracy By looking at the basic pillars of a democratic society mdash freedom of speech free and fair elections and a focus on human rights