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Dismantling Democracy examines democratic structures of government in the United States and around the world. Featuring interviews from across the political spectrum, the three-part series depicts the gradual deterioration of the democratic process. Are we up to the pressing task of preserving democracy?
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Dismantling Democracy Episode 101 | 56m 42s | CC
In the first of this three-part series, we dive into the history of democracy, its birth and the United States' unique take on this form of government. The episode takes a look at some uniquely American challenges that limit American democracy such as hyperpartisanship, negative partisanship, institutional constraints (gerrymandering, the Electoral College, voter registration) and more.
