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How Did Our Democracy Get so Fragile?

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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The Meaning of Democracy

Three staff writers and an editor discuss the concept of democracy, its fragility, and the importance of participation. They reflect on the sentimentality towards democracy and the need for critical self-reflection and improvement. The chapter explores the contrasting presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump and delves into the complexities of American history.

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