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BONUS - Are We Witnessing a Democracy in Crisis? - Lucan Way

BONUS - Are We Witnessing a Democracy in Crisis? - Lucan Way

Update: 2025-06-18
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Exploring Democratic Erosion and the Rise of Authoritarian Tactics

Is the U.S. Sliding Toward Competitive Authoritarianism? Political scientist Lucan Way joins us to discuss signs of democratic erosion, competitive authoritarianism, and the weaponization of institutions. Drawing from his co-authored New York Times essay, “How Will We Know When We Have Lost Our Democracy?”, Way explains how democratic backsliding may already be underway—and why recognizing it matters now more than ever.



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BONUS - Are We Witnessing a Democracy in Crisis? - Lucan Way

BONUS - Are We Witnessing a Democracy in Crisis? - Lucan Way

David Beckemeyer