EPISODE · Dec 23, 2024 · 14 MIN
Is Criminal Justice Undermining American Democracy?
from The Politics and Rights Review Podcast · host Karel J. Leyva
In this episode, we explore how the criminal justice system has shaped and potentially undermined American democracy. Drawing on the insights of renowned scholar David A. Sklansky, we examine the impact of punitive populism, political polarization, and public distrust in institutions. A critical and well-grounded discussion on how criminal justice reforms could play a pivotal role in revitalizing democratic principles in a deeply divided society. This episode is based on the article published in Politics and Rights Review. Read the full article here: https://politicsrights.com/how-criminal-justice-broke-american-democracy/
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In this episode, we explore how the criminal justice system has shaped and potentially undermined American democracy. Drawing on the insights of renowned scholar David A. Sklansky, we examine the impact of punitive populism, political polarization, and public distrust in institutions. A critical and well-grounded discussion on how criminal justice reforms could play a pivotal role in revitalizing democratic principles in a deeply divided society. This episode is based on the article published in Politics and Rights Review. Read the full article here: https://politicsrights.com/how-criminal-justice-broke-american-democracy/
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