Four Threats

In Four Threats, authors Suzanne Mettler and Robert C. Lieberman provide a historically informed analysis of the four major factors—political polarization, racism and nativism, economic inequality, and excessive executive power—that jeopardize American democracy. By examining critical moments in U.S. history, such as the Civil War and Watergate, they reveal how these challenges have previously threatened the republic's survival. The authors argue that the convergence of these issues today signals a critical time for democracy, offering insights on how past generations strengthened or weakened democratic principles. This audiobook serves as a call to action for concerned citizens to understand and address the current state of American politics.