America's democracy is in uncharted waters. From attacks on the media to challenges against free and fair elections and the longest government shutdown in US history, the future of American democracy looks increasingly unclear. Recorded at the SSN National Leadership Convening, Washington Post Columnist EJ Dionne talks through the media's responsibility in these tense times and one big policy idea to help right the ship.

For More on this Topic:

• Read Dionne's Washington Post piece mentioned in the episode and his regular column.
• Check out his Brookings report on the case for universal voting
• Find his most recent book, One Nation After Trump