Was American Democracy Built Broken? The Flawed Foundations of U.S. Government-Episode _005

In this episode, we explore the relationship between societies and governments, beginning with a simplified look at how early American systems may have formed—both in their tangible structures and their underlying principles. We then examine how to recognize when a democracy is broken, starting with the argument that the United States was flawed from the beginning (“ab initio”) from the perspective of excluded groups. Finally, we consider how those historical foundations have evolved and how they continue to shape America’s ongoing struggles with issues like immigration. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jmorrisakajmelfa.substack.com