Democracy Under Stress: Is the Tide Turning?
Featuring David Frum in conversation with Warren Olney

America is at a pivotal crossroads.

Join us for a timely and urgent conversation on the state of democracy in the United States. As political divisions deepen and democratic norms face increasing strain, what signals should we be watching? Are we approaching a turning point—or moving further into instability?

David Frum, senior editor at The Atlantic and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, brings sharp analysis from his latest work examining the enduring appeal of Trumpism and its implications for the future of American democracy.

He is joined by veteran journalist Warren Olney, former host of KCRW’s To the Point, for a probing discussion on political culture, media narratives, and the durability of democratic institutions.

Topics include:
• The persistence of anti-democratic movements
• Cultural vs. policy-driven politics
• Warning signs for democratic erosion
• Whether the political tide may be shifting

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📅 Recorded: April 15, 2026
🎙 Part of the “America at a Crossroads” weekly forum