Why some politicians want us to feel 'ripped off'

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of democracy and the challenges posed by undemocratic forces.

Democracy dates back to the ancient Greeks and is meant to give us a say on who’s in charge. But lately, some democratically elected leaders are acting more like kings than politicians. So, does democracy still work? And how do we stop “undemocratic” forces from manipulating us?

Topics covered

• democracy
• politics
• manipulation
• leadership
• society

Keywords

• democracy
• politicians
• undemocratic
• manipulation
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Democracy

Places: Greece

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