Sir Niall Ferguson: What we're getting wrong about the US election

Sir Niall Ferguson, a renowned economic historian at Stanford, discusses the pressing threats facing American democracy beyond Donald Trump. He highlights the stark implications of the upcoming US election, questioning the narratives surrounding voter sentiment and polarization. Ferguson draws alarming parallels between American despair and post-Soviet mortality rates. He also emphasizes the need for geopolitical détente, particularly in relation to Taiwan, warning of the complexities in current global tensions.