The big picture: A conversation about the future of democracy

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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.
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