How to Fix Democracy
How to Fix Democracy
Bertelsmann Foundation
Hélène Landemore | Who Owns Democracy? Citizens vs. Elites
37 minutes Posted Mar 19, 2026 at 5:39 pm.
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As trust in political institutions fades, who really holds power in democracy? Helene Landemore argues that elite decision-making has left democracies less responsive and less resilient. In this episode she joins Andrew Keen to explore how citizen assemblies, broader participation, and new approaches to governance could reshape the future of democratic life.