In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. David Faris examines American democracy's vulnerabilities amid rising extremism and political violence. Dr. Sarah Benesh analyzes the Supreme Court's impact on pivotal issues like voting rights, revealing how its originalist stance exacerbates ideological divides. Dr. James Hawdon discusses the concerning increase of political violence and its destabilizing effect, linking it to misinformation and extremist rhetoric. Together, they paint a chilling picture of the future of democracy as the 2024 elections approach.