The big picture: A conversation about the future of democracy

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An ATF police officer cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Jan. 7, 2021, after rioters stormed the Capitol in Washington.
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A poll released by Harvard in December found that young people are pessimistic about democracy. A staggering 52 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds said the United States democracy has failed or is in trouble. Are they right?

This week, as we step into a new year, we’re looking to the future of big issues in America. Tuesday, host Cathy Wurzer talked with anthropologist and Metropolitan State University associate professor of social science Jose Santos about truth and the future of democracy.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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