Why Democracy Narratives Matter, From Storytelling to Systemic Change with Eric Friedenwald-Fishman

The Thank You Democracy podcast is returning with a new season that takes democracy on the road, across regions, contexts, and lived realities. Season 4 will explore how democracy is experienced today, where it is holding strong, where it is under pressure, and how it continues to evolve around the world.To kick off this season, we sat down with Eric Friedenwald-Fishman, the Creative Director of the Metropolitan Group and coordinator of the Pro-Democracy Narrative Playbook, to dive into the power of storytelling and narrative change in shaping how people understand, value, and defend democracy, drawing on decades of experience building public will across movements and regions. Through personal stories, global insights, and new research and tools developed by the Pro-Democracy Narrative Playbook team, he explores why democracy must be intentionally defined, communicated, and renewed, especially in the face of rising authoritarian narratives.Listen to the full episode and read the full Playbook at the link in comments and stay tuned for new episodes throughout the season!