In this episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Renee Lafair and Dr. Alison Alter to discuss Anit-Semitism and other forms of hate in response to the arson attempt that occurred at Congregation Beth Israel Halloween night.



Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled "Our Knots".




Renee Lafair is the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in Austin, Texas. 
Dr. Alison Alter represents District 10 on the Austin City Council. 



This episode of This is Democracy was mixed and mastered by Alejandra Arrazola and Ean Herrera.

This is Democracy – Episode 173: COP26 and Environmental Political Economy

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.