Rachel Kleinfeld

Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace, discusses the rise of political violence in America with Yascha Mounk. They explore resilience factors against civil war, rise in violence triggers, and combating political violence through societal actions and norm enforcement.

Rachel Kleinfeld, an expert in international relations and senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, dives deep into America's political polarization. She highlights the surprising ideological agreements among citizens despite intense animosity. The discussion reveals how elected officials often hold more extreme views than the public. Solutions like ranked-choice voting and fostering civil discourse are proposed to bridge divides, along with a poignant look at how the decline of local news affects community engagement.

Rachel Kleinfeld, a democracy advisor and author, discusses the alarming rise of violence in middle-income democracies with high inequality and political polarization. She argues that ordinary voters can drive change in corrupt systems. Kleinfeld unpacks the concept of 'privilege violence' linked to political corruption and showcases successful civic reforms in Bogotá. The conversation pivots to the importance of valuing life and political integrity as pathways to reduce violence, ultimately highlighting the potential for significant societal transformation.