The Minefield

What democracy needs to survive

Feb 11, 2021
Yasha Mounk, an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins and author of "The People vs. Democracy," dives into the ethical dilemmas of modern democracy, especially under Trump. He discusses the Republican Party's struggle with democratic principles, the urgent need to reject anti-democratic sentiments, and the existential crises faced by both political sides. Mounk emphasizes the necessity for mutual legitimacy in a divided landscape, while exploring voting demographic intricacies and challenges to American civic values.
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