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Dec 11, 2024 35 min

Is Democracy in Retrograde?

from Rick Wilson's The Enemies List Hosted by Black Pearl Studios

Is democracy in decline? Clearly. In this episode Rick sits down with Emily Amick, co-author of Democracy in Retrograde, to discuss the challenges facing American democracy and how to reclaim civic engagement in the age of polarization and outrage. They explore the rise of minority rule, the impact of social media on public discourse, and the erosion of community ties. Emily shares actionable insights from her book, including how individuals can create sustainable civic action plans and rebuild connections to strengthen democracy. Emily's book, Democracy in Retrograde, available now. Timestamps: (00:01:20) Democracy in Retrograde (00:09:17) The outrage politics cycle (00:12:01) Building community (00:16:42) Why Americans are polarized and exhausted Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square

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