Politics in Question

Is American democracy in crisis?

Jul 1, 2024
Jake Grumbach, an associate professor at UC Berkeley, dives deep into the state of American democracy. He discusses the alarming perception of a democratic crisis and the challenges posed by systemic barriers like voter suppression and gerrymandering. Grumbach evaluates the quality of representation, exploring the impact of wealth and generational divides on political engagement. The conversation also highlights the evolving nature of political institutions and the necessity for critical discourse on voting rights to safeguard democracy.
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