Democracy Under Pressure – A Conversation With Steve Cohen

About this episode

Michael Cohen and Steve Cohen discuss the challenges facing American democracy and the state of Congress.

In this episode of Mea Culpa, Michael Cohen sits down with Steve Cohen for a candid conversation about the state of Congress, the challenges facing American democracy, and the growing political divisions shaping the country. From battles on Capitol Hill and questions of accountability to the future of elections, government oversight, and the rule of law, Cohen and Congressman Cohen discuss the issues driving today’s headlines—and what they could mean for America moving forward. A timely and insightful discussion on power, politics, and the future of the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Michael Cohen

Guest: Steve Cohen

Topics covered

• American democracy
• political divisions
• Congress
• government oversight
• elections
• accountability
• future of the nation

Keywords

• democracy
• politics
• Congress
• elections
• government oversight
• accountability
• political divisions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Congress, American democracy, Capitol Hill, government oversight, the rule of law

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