Where is democracy backsliding? It’s a question we discuss with democratization policy expert Valery Perry. Perry recently took a road trip on Route 66. She shares what she observed about democracy in America along the way. She also helps us understand the significance of the recent German state elections, as well as concerns about the Trump administration intervening in or suspending upcoming elections. Our guest:
•Valery Perry, Ph.D., senior associate for the Democratization Policy Council
0:00 Introduction
3:44 Driving the Mother Road
7:48 Lessons from Route 66
11:40 Small-town America today
17:46 Finding common ground
22:13 AI and the human experience
29:46 Politics and public institutions
34:02 Political power and accountability
43:30 Debating democratic norms
50:20 Understanding America through travel
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