The Context
Alex Lovit, Charles F. Kettering Foundation
Do you ever watch the news and wonder, “How did we get here?” Or think to yourself, “Things are bad . . . What can I do?”
The Context is here to help. Our show breaks down the ideas, history, and trends that are shaping democracy. And you don’t need to be an expert to follow along. Every other Tuesday, host Alex Lovit talks about timely topics with big-picture thinkers and hands-on practitioners, like activists, writers, historians, and community leaders.
The topics are heavy, but we try to have fun along the way. To build the future we want, we’ll need knowledge—but also camaraderie and joy.
We hope you’ll join us.
The Context is here to help. Our show breaks down the ideas, history, and trends that are shaping democracy. And you don’t need to be an expert to follow along. Every other Tuesday, host Alex Lovit talks about timely topics with big-picture thinkers and hands-on practitioners, like activists, writers, historians, and community leaders.
The topics are heavy, but we try to have fun along the way. To build the future we want, we’ll need knowledge—but also camaraderie and joy.
We hope you’ll join us.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 30, 2024 • 48min
Steven Levitsky: Institutional Reform Won’t Save Democracy in 2024. What Will?
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1min
Trailer: Welcome to The Context
Welcome to The Context. A podcast from the Charles F. Kettering Foundation about what it takes for democracy to thrive
You may have heard that democracy is in crisis. In the United States, citizens are alienated from their government, corruption threatens to undermine representation, and many are losing faith in our institutions altogether. There are also some bright spots. Recent elections have seen the largest, most diverse electorate in American history. On “The Context,” a new podcast from the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, we’ll explore the complex story of our democracy – its failures and successes, missteps, and triumphs. American democracy has always been flawed, excluding some voices and prioritizing others. But even a flawed system can be used as a tool for pro-democratic reform – in fact, that’s the story of American history. On “The Context,” host Alex Lovit, senior program officer and historian, will interview leaders in the field to confront the real problems challenging democracy today – but also celebrate its strengths and its successes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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