Threats To Democracy Are Growing Around the World — And The U.S. May Be One Of Them

All over the world, democratic institutions are under threat. The United States isn't just part of that trend — it may also be one of the causes. Former Obama administration foreign policy adviser Ben Rhodes examines why in a new book called After the Fall: Being American in the World We've Made.

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This episode was produced by Brent Baughman, Brianna Scott, Noah Caldwell and Lee Hale. It was edited by Sami Yenigun with help from Wynne Davis. Our executive producer is Cara Tallo.