The United States seems at a breaking point. Election denialists, conspiracy theories, and extreme partisanship are straining the American institutions. Yascha Mounk's new book "The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure" dives into what causes these problems and what might be done to fix it. How pessimistic should we be for the future of American democracy? What is the impact of urbanization on polarization? Can classical liberalism be the answer? The answers to these and other questions facing democracy in America and around the world in this thought-provoking conversation. Join us.

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