In this episode, I discuss the state of American democracy with my dad, Mike Morrow, who spent 35 years representing the United States abroad. He explains what’s driving the current dysfunction, what lessons we can learn from other nations that have faced similar crises, and whether he’s ultimately optimistic or pessimistic about America’s democratic future.

He lays out a pragmatic path to rebuilding public trust — one rooted in civic participation and the hard, long-term work of reforming our institutions. Together, we unpack that vision and talk about what it means to still believe in American democracy at a time when so many feel disillusioned.

Resources shared in this episode:

Let’s fix, not abandon, our broken political system (Cascadia Daily)

https://www.nokings.org/ (Next event: this Saturday, October 18th)

https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/

https://vote.gov/

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