AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Moore Butts Conversation #15. Democracy versus Autocracy
Apr 23, 2024
Former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts discuss the differences between democracy and autocracy, exploring the erosion of trust in democracy, the power of misinformation in the digital age, and the challenges faced by democracies in maintaining freedom and citizen participation against authoritarian tendencies.
47:37
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Populist politicians target national institutions, fueling doubts about democracy's efficacy.
- Democracies must balance power and accountability to avoid sliding into autocracy.
Deep dives
The Decline of Faith in National Institutions in Democratic Countries
People are losing faith in national institutions in democratic countries globally. Populist politicians target institutions like central banks, leading to doubts about the efficacy of democracy. The erosion of trust accelerates during challenging times, creating a perception that democracy may not be delivering effectively.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode