This is Democracy – Episode 119: Counterterrorism and Torture

Jeremi, Zachary, and guest Ali Soufan, discuss the effectiveness of the FBI’s interrogation techniques from before and after the war in Iraq. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “Do Not Turn from the Bruises that We Bare.” Ali Soufan is a former FBI special agent and lead investigator on some of the world’s most […]

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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.