John Prideaux, The Economist’s US Editor, embarks on a roadtrip to see how America’s democracy is faring in the era of Trump.
His companion is a long-dead French aristocrat called Alexis De Tocqueville, author of arguably the best book ever written about America.
When Tocqueville arrived in New York in 1831, it was a small, low-slung city where pigs roamed the streets. But he was able to see past that—to a vision of the future.
Arriving in Manhattan today, John finds cause for concern, even among the island’s wealthiest residents.
Guests and Hosts
- John Prideaux, The Economist’s US Editor
- Babara Tober, Philanthropist and former Editor of Brides magazine
- John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group
Topics
- Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America
- ‘Equality of conditions’ at 250
- The election of Zohran Mamdani
- Declining faith in American democracy
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