Episode 5: Current State of Democracy In The United States, Grenada Revolution, Canada & India's Democratic Challenges

Episode 7: Future Evolution of Democracy, 1964 Brazilian Military Coup, Autocrats' False Democracy Play, Summit for Democracy 2023, Revisit Democratic Challenges in Israel and India

In this episode, we discuss point five of understanding Democracy: the future evolution of Democracy. Through this, we discuss the potential for new forms of democratic governance, the impact of new technologies, global issues requiring global cooperation, and more. We then look into the 1964 Brazilian Military Coup, which took place 59 years ago to the day, and its impact on Democracy. After that, we take a look at Autocrats', like those in China and Russia, using fake elections to claim popular support. Subsequently, we look into the current state of Democracy through the upcoming Summit for Democracy 2023 and its exclusion of two NATO allies. Finally, we revisit the democratic turmoil in Israel and India, bringing you new concerning democratic developments.

Episode 6: Bank Runs and a "Run" on Democracy, Current State of Democracy Globally, Iran's Democratic History, Constitutional Democracy in Israel, Russian Influence in Georgia (the country)

In this episode, we discuss point four of understanding Democracy: the current state of Democracy globally. Through this, we discuss the growth of authoritarianism, populism, challenges posed by rising nationalism, and more. We then look into Iran's democratic history, which is particularly fascinating, with a rich tapestry of events and movements that have shaped the country over the centuries. After that, given the recent bank collapses, we look into the similarities between a bank run and a "run" on Democracy: mass panic & loss of confidence. Finally, we look into the current state of Democracy through the recent democratic turmoil in Georgia (the country) and a possible Constitutional Democracy in Israel.

Episode 5: Current State of Democracy In The United States, Grenada Revolution, Canada & India's Democratic Challenges

In this episode, we discuss point three of understanding Democracy: the current state of Democracy in the United States. Through this, we discuss polarization, influence of money in politics, new technologies, and more. We then look into the Grenada Revolution's impact on Democracy exactly 44 years later. Finally, we look into the current state of Democracy through the recent democratic turmoil in Canada and India.

Episode 4: Role of Democracy in Modern American Society, Mexico Protests, Israel Judiciary Overpower

In this episode, we discuss point two of understanding Democracy: the role of Democracy in modern society. Through this, we discuss economic development, human rights, education, media, and more. We then look into the current state of Democracy through the current democratic turmoil in Mexico and Israel.

Episode 3: Challenges/Advances of Democratic Characteristics, Judiciary's Role, Nigeria & Mexico

In this episode, we continue our discussion into understanding the history of democracy by expanding on the challenges/advances that the rise of populism, polarization, disinformation, economic inequality, and globalization pose to democratic systems of government. We then look into the judiciary's role in democracy and the Founding Fathers' vision for the judiciary. Finally, we look into the current state of democracy with two case studies in Nigeria and Mexico.