Yascha Mounk on How To Save Diverse Democracies

Diversity has often been seen as the United States’ defining strength – but today, some Americans see it as a threat. And this isn’t new. Throughout history, differences of religion, ethnicity, and origin have driven states around the world to war, violence, and extreme division. However, German-American political scientist Yascha Mounk says this isn’t the only path.  On this week’s episode, we revisit our 2022 conversation with Mounk about his book, “The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart And How They Can Endure (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo...) ." Two years after our original recording, we wonder whether it's still possible for diverse diverse democracies to succeed in an increasingly polarized political landscape. Guest: Yascha Mounk (https://twitter.com/Yascha_Mounk?ref_...) , associate professor at Johns Hopkins University, contributing editor at The Atlantic and author of The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure Host: Ray Suarez (https://twitter.com/raysuareznews?lan...) If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to Commonwealth Club World Affairs (https://www.commonwealthclub.org/join...) . We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you.