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Today, liberal democracies are under unprecedented strain from within and without. In each episode, renowned social anthropologist Shalini Randeria invites a leading scholar to explore the challenges and dilemmas facing democracies around the world. They investigate what needs to be done to ensure the future well-being of our democratic institutions and practices.

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Democracy in Question? is brought to you by:

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• The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: AHCD

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Democracy in Question? is brought to you by:

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• The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: AHCD

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Recent Guests

Ivanka Popović
Professor at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade
University of Belgrade
Episode: Ivanka Popović on the Serbian Protests (Part 1)
Soli Özel
Prominent Turkish political scientist and public intellectual.
Institute of Human Sciences, IWM
Episode: Soli Özel on Turkey's Political Protests
Cara New Daggett
Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Virginia Tech and Senior Fellow at the Research Institute for Sustainability at the Helmholtz Center in Potsdam, Germany, focusing on energy politics and feminism.
Virginia Tech
Episode: Cara Daggett Unpacks Petro-Masculinity
Nacim Pak-Shiraz
Professor of Cinema and Iran at the University of Edinburgh, expert on contemporary Iranian cinema and socio-political contexts
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Nacim Pak-Shiraz on Cultural Contradictions in Iran
Katha Pollitt
Poet, essayist, and columnist at The Nation
The Nation
Episode: Katha Pollitt on Gendered Politics in the United States
Stephen Walt
Robert and Renée Belfour Professor of International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Stephen Walt on the Return of Trump (Part 1)
Johanna Lutz
Director of Frederick Ebert Foundation's Democracy of the Future program
Frederick Ebert Foundation
Episode: Johanna Lutz on Identity, Partisanship, and the Vulnerabilities of Democracy
Raimund Löw
Historian turned journalist who writes for the Vienna Weekly Falter
Falter
Episode: Raimund Löw on the Dithering Austrian Democracy
Julia Ebner
Social anthropologist and leading expert on radicalization and extremism.
Institute for Strategic Dialogue, University of Oxford
Episode: Julia Ebner on How Extremism Threatens Democracy (Part 1)

Host

Shalini Randeria
Rector and President of Central European University in Vienna and Senior Fellow at the Albert Hirschman Center on Democracy at the Graduate Institute in Geneva.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Azadeh Miaveni

    Azadeh Moaveni is obviously on pay roll from Islamic Republic

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    Nilphar
    Germany2 years ago
  • An excellent podcast for these difficult times

    Erudite conversations with some of the leading thinkers of our day. Ms Randeria hosts this podcast through thoughtfully-posed questions and her unique voice and perspective. Highly recommended for anyone who would like to know more about the challenges that global democracy currently faces.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gary E from DC
    United States4 years ago
  • Brilliant conversations

    Fascinating podcast with some of the greatest political thinkers of our time. Lots of inspirations to dig deeper and get active. Love the host’s voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tzerteffo
    Austria4 years ago
  • Fascinating guests - important questions

    These are the profs you wish you’d had! A brilliant insightful host, discussing some of the most pressing issues of the day in a new way. I really look forward to listening this when it comes out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TizTea
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Convergence of academia and the real world!

    I enjoy the unique convergence of academia and real world that this podcast bring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mademoiselle Gibbs
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engagement with prominent thinkers, enjoying the in-depth discussions about democracy and global challenges.
Positive feedback underscores the high level of academic insight combined with accessibility, making it appealing to both scholars and general audiences.
The content is described as relevant and thought-provoking, beneficial for understanding current political landscapes.

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Soli Özel on Turkey's Political Protests
Q: Does the current protest mobilization in Turkey indicate a possible path toward democratization, or is Erdoğan's regime simply waiting for the protests to subside?
Soli Özel argues that the CHP's response to the protests indicates a political channeling of social movements that could lead to democratization, though it remains uncertain.
Soli Özel on Turkey's Political Protests
Q: What role does the Istanbul mayor and his party play that is suddenly perceived by the government as such a major threat to the president's power?
Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul, has continuously defeated Erdoğan in elections, making him a significant threat to the president's authority given the CHP's recent municipal election successes.
Nacim Pak-Shiraz on Cultural Contradictions in Iran
Q: How do societal norms and Shia religious laws impact reproductive technologies in Iran?
Shia jurisprudence allows for certain reproductive technologies, framing them within religious discourse, although there are varying opinions among clerics.
Nacim Pak-Shiraz on Cultural Contradictions in Iran
Q: What impact has the Women's Life Freedom movement had on women's agency in Iran?
The movement has led to individual acts of resistance, breaking long-standing societal norms and taboos regarding women's rights and visibility in public spaces.
Nacim Pak-Shiraz on Cultural Contradictions in Iran
Q: Can you talk about the subtle techniques that filmmakers must use to navigate this complex web of censorship and surveillance?
Filmmakers must use metaphorical references, covert filming techniques, and even submit different scripts to receive approval, all while negotiating the cultural constraints imposed by the state.

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