How Democracies Die

"How Democracies Die," narrated by Fred Sanders, features Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt exploring the subtle and overt ways democracies around the world face threats. Drawing on historical examples from the 20th and 21st centuries, the authors analyze how authoritarian regimes emerge and how democracy can be preserved and restored. The book offers essential insights into contemporary challenges to democracy in the US and beyond, emphasizing the importance of understanding these risks to safeguard democratic institutions.