In this discussion, Nic Cheeseman, Professor of Democracy at the University of Birmingham and author of How to Rig an Election, joins Geoff Dubrow to examine the global decline of democracy, the rise of authoritarianism, and how to build resilience against disinformation and democratic backsliding. The conversation highlights strategies for future-proofing political systems and why rebranding democracy is key to engaging citizens—while also sharing reasons for optimism and the potential for a democratic resurgence.