In this episode of Democracy:Differently, host Jessica Sutherland speaks with Johan Farkas about the impact of disinformation on democracy, the rise of authoritarian arguments against critical journalism, and the need for structural solutions to combat fake news and misinformation. Johan Farkas is an Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in digital media, journalism, disinformation, and the intersection between these topics and democracy.New episodes every other Wednesday!For more information on the episode and podcast visit our website https://democracydifferently.org
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Jo Wolff on Democratic Culture and Polarisation
In this episode of Democracy: Differently, host Keith Hyams and Jo Wolff delve into the cultural foundations of democracy, examining how norms such as mutual respect, the legitimacy of opposition, and civic empathy are essential for a resilient democratic society. Jonathan Wolff is the Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government, is a political philosopher whose work bridges theory and practice, focusing on how concepts like equality, ethics, and civic responsibility shape democratic life.New episodes every two weeks!For more information on the episode and podcast visit our website https://democracydifferently.org
Welcome to Democracy:Differently, the podcast dedicated to reimagining and improving democracy. Every two weeks, we engage with top political scientists, experts, and practitioners to discuss innovative solutions for modern democratic challenges.
Democracy:Differently explores how to fix flaws in representative democracy without abandoning it. From electoral reform and new forms of citizen engagement to leveraging technology for inclusive democracy, we dive deep into actionable ideas that can make democracy more effective, transparent, and participatory.
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