The Slow Newscast
Introducing... What's wrong with democracy?
May 22, 2024
Professor Ben Ansell from Oxford University dives into democracy's challenges globally, focusing on issues like misinformation, freedom of speech violations, and ethnic-based campaigning during elections. The podcast explores the success strategy of a political leader in India, the comparison of democratic issues in India and America, and the politics of redistribution and the resilience of Indian democracy.
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Quick takeaways
- Indian democracy faces challenges of misinformation and ethnically divisive campaigning during elections.
- Leaders like Modi and Trump rise to power with populist, nationalist strategies, impacting state institutions in India and the US.
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The Complexity of Indian Democracy
Examining the complexities of Indian democracy, the podcast delves into the ongoing general elections in India, highlighting how the massive scale of the election process involving a billion people showcases challenges like misinformation, freedom of speech crackdowns, and ethnically divisive campaigning.
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