David Van Reybrouck, author of Against Elections, discusses the origin and potential of citizen assemblies. They explore alternative models for representative democracy, the challenges and deterioration of politics and governance, and the diagnosis and solutions to democratic fatigue syndrome. They also discuss implementing remedies for improving democracy, including citizen assemblies, and express the need for change in governance.

Featuring David van Reybrouck, Hélène Landemore, and Roger Berkowitz, this podcast explores revitalizing democracy through sortition and citizen power. They discuss the crisis of democracy, the decline in political party membership, and the importance of sortition in promoting democratic exchange. They also examine issues of accountability, inclusion, and self-monitoring in decision-making processes.