This panel addresses what lessons can be learned from American history and other countries’ experiences with threats to democracy such as authoritarianism and populism. Panelists offer their views on what reforms are necessary to secure the future of American democracy.
Featuring:
Jamelle Bouie Columnist, The New York Times & Political Analyst, CBS News
Daniel Ziblatt Eaton Professor of the Science of Government, Harvard University & Director, Transformations of Democracy
Michael Wagner Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, UW–Madison
Yoshiko Herrera Professor of Comparative Politics and International Relations, UW–Madison
Moderated by Mark Copelovitch Professor of Public Affairs and Political Science, UW–Madison