Listen to Terry Gross’s interview with Barack Obama.
https://www.npr.org/2020/11/19/936191600/democracy-is-strained-but-not-broken-former-president-obama-tells-fresh-air
After listening to the podcast, explain what Obama means by America’s “democracy is strained but not broken.” According to Obama, why and how is America’s democracy strained? How can America’s democracy by improved?
Minimum response length: 250 words.
Use formal academic writing.
Your response must be informed by the podcast episode.
Limited quoting is fine, but you will be evaluated based on how well you articulate your ideas in your own words.