

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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Intro
00:00 • 5min
The Crisis of Republican Democracy
04:42 • 16min
Defending Democratic Legitimacy in Challenging Times
21:01 • 4min
The Existential Crisis of American Politics
24:37 • 4min
Voting Demographics Unveiled
28:20 • 5min
The Fragility of American Democracy
32:55 • 15min
Navigating the Demise of Democratic Norms
47:26 • 7min