The Threat to Democracy

The podcast episode discusses the current threat to democracy and the troubling state of affairs both domestically and internationally. It highlights the importance of addressing the underlying issues that are undermining democratic systems. The episode features an interview with Ian Bassen, the co-founder of Protect Democracy, who provides insights on the organization's work to protect democracy and prevent it from declining into a more authoritarian form of government. Bassen discusses the challenges posed by leaders and movements who undermine democratic government and shares examples of their efforts to preserve democracy through litigation, legislation, and other means.