Bill Galston

Bill Galston, a Senior Fellow at Brookings and author of 'Anger, Fear, Domination', dives into the dark passions driving politics today. He explains how liberal democrats often underestimate these forces and discusses the historical roots of illiberalism. The conversation touches on whether the left or right displays more illiberal tendencies, assessing the vulnerabilities of US democracy in a global context. Galston advocates for transformative rhetoric to restore public confidence and highlights potential threats to institutions and elections.