Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union

Democracy is a lot more fragile than many thought

Clip: Episode 1 | 51s  | Video has closed captioning.

The January 6 Capitol Riots revealed that democracy is more fragile than many realized. Historian Joanne Freeman and journalist Jelani Cobb discuss the ongoing conflicts American democracy faces in the aftermath of those riots.

Aired: 01/06/22

Rating: NR

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