<p>Today Jeremi and Zachary reflect on what they have learned this year from the many discussions with the guests they've had on the podcast, what 2020 has taught us, and why they have hope for 2021. </p>



<p>Zachary sets the scene with his poem titled "The Year of Elisions".</p>

This is Democracy – Episode 131: Insurrection: White Supremacist Riots from Charlottesville (2017) to the Capitol (2021)

The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance. The past offers hope for the present and the future, if only we can escape the negativity of our current moment — and each show will offer a serious way to do that! This podcast will bring together thoughtful voices from different generations to help make sense of current challenges and propose positive steps forward. Our goal is to advance democratic change, one show at a time. Dr. Jeremi Suri, a renown scholar of democracy, will host the podcast and moderate discussions.