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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