55 Voices

Inspired by Thomas Mann’s impassioned defense of democracy in the face of Hitler and totalitarianism during WWII, 55 Voices for Democracy brings significant voices from all fields to the discussion of democracy as idea and ideal. Produced by LARB and the Thomas Mann House.

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  Susan Bernofsky on Translation and the Plurality of Language

  Aug 19, 2021
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  Mithu Sanyal on 'Transracialism' and Identity

  Jul 15, 2021
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  David Himbara on Threatening Developments in Rwanda

  Jul 1, 2021
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  Colm Toíbín on Thomas Mann & Democracy

  Jun 17, 2021
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  Joyce Marie Mushaben on Post-Merkel Germany

  Jun 3, 2021
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  Max Czollek on Diversity and the New German Nationalist Culture

  May 20, 2021
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  Andreas Reckwitz on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Effect on Late Modern Societies

  May 6, 2021
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  Nora Krug on Notions of Belonging and Historical Memory

  Apr 22, 2021
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  Keisha N. Blain on African American History and Selective Memory

  Apr 8, 2021
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  Luisa Neubauer on Dreaming as a Tool for Change

  Mar 25, 2021
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  Deborah Feldman on Religion, Integration and Political Participation

  Mar 11, 2021
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  John S. Adams on Donations as Threats for Democracies (Special Episode)

  Mar 4, 2021