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Unavailable#141 - Is Western Democracy In Danger?
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#141 - Is Western Democracy In Danger?

FromOpen to Debate


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#141 - Is Western Democracy In Danger?

FromOpen to Debate

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Oct 11, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Motion: Western Democracy is Threatening SuicideDo populist and nationalist uprisings signal Western democracy’s certain decline? Or can recent events be seen as part of a healthy and regenerative antidote to policies that have challenged liberal institutions and marginalized the middle class? Some predict that a resilient liberal world order will rally to triumph over fear, xenophobia and fractured political parties – others say that support for autocratic alternatives is on the rise. Four leading thinkers debate the future of Western democracy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Oct 11, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

America feels divided. From the most salient questions about our national identity and place in the world, to fundamental concerns about technology, religion, the economy, and public policy, Intelligence Squared U.S. is here to help. A respite from polarized discussions, we bring together the smartest minds to debate and dissect issues in depth, restoring civility and bringing intelligence to the public square in the process.