Four Threats: The Recurring Crises of American Democracy

"Democracy is dying" has become a watchword in America today. The reality is that American democracy has endured recurrent crises since the 1790s. Suzanne Mettler joins us to reveal the unique threat today—the worst features of past decay and disruption are all present today.

"Democracy is dying" has become a watchword in America today. The reality is that American democracy has endured recurrent crises since the 1790s. Suzanne Mettler joins us to reveal the unique threat today—the worst features of past decay and disruption are all present today. 

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Suzanne Mettler is the John L. Senior Professor of American Institutions at Cornell University. She is an award-winning author of six books on American politics and public policy. Her most recent book, co-authored with Robert Lieberman, is Four Threats: The Recurring Crises of American Democracy.