How is American democracy faring in the era of Donald Trump? While The Economist’s US editor, John Prideaux retraced the steps of Alexis de Tocqueville, the 19th-century author of “Democracy in America”, to find out. Listen to our new podcast series now
He does it again. Scott Jennings gets the last word on CNN. 😂👌🏻
JENNINGS: If Elon Musk had never gotten involved in politics, never supported Trump … he’d be getting a ticker tape parade right now.
HINOJOSA: Do you agree that one person should have control in f American policy?
JENNINGS: Call me when you’re mad about Alex Soros.
“I think he would have been pretty alarmed and surprised by how much power Americans have handed to their president.” @johnprideaux reflects on the work of Alexis de Tocqueville, on our “Checks and Balance” podcast
Max Tegmark, physicist and chairman of the Future of Life Institute, argues that sentiment across the political spectrum is turning against a "race to replace" humans at work, in relationships and in decision-making. He explains to Alex Hern, The Economist's AI writer, what he thinks is driving the shift, and why politicians are listening:
Alexis de Tocqueville’s trip around 19th-century America took him to the frontier, to the South and, eventually, to the White House. How much of what so inspired him remains? Find out in our new six-part podcast, “Tocqueville Road Trip”