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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  Brad Smith on the Role of Digital Technology in Politics

  Feb 25, 2021
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  Igor Levit on Music and Politics

  Jan 12, 2021
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  Chantal Mouffe on Conflict as a Political Good

  Dec 22, 2020
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  Daniel Kehlmann on Politics, Power, and Populism

  Dec 8, 2020
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  Wolfgang Ischinger on Trust, Truth, and Transparency

  Nov 24, 2020
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  Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Franak Viačorka and the Crisis in Belarus

  Nov 16, 2020
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  Dipayan Ghosh on Digital Democracy

  Nov 10, 2020
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  Conny McCormack on Election Mechanics

  Nov 2, 2020
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  David Shimer on Superpower Election Interference

  Oct 27, 2020
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  Rebecca Solnit on What Democracy Means

  Oct 19, 2020