This is Democracy
Episodes
This is Democracy – Episode 118: Corporations and Social Justice
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi, Zachary, and guest Lata N. Reddy, discuss the intersection between business and social justice, as well as the need for diversity and inclusio...
This is Democracy – Episode 117: Supreme Court Confirmations: How Have They Changed?
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Zachary, with Stephen Vladeck, discuss the current nomination controversies in the Supreme Court, and the relevance of the courts to the yo...
This is Democracy – Episode 116: Protests in Belarus
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi hosts a roundtable discussion about the protests in Belarus Zachary sets the scene with his poem, ”Speaking of the Hurricane.” Nataly...
This is Democracy – Episode 115: Young JFK: Lessons for Democracy Today
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Zachary meet with Fredrik Logevall to learn how President JFK's legacy influences our politics today. Zachary sets the scene with his po...
This is Democracy – Episode 114: The Right-Wing Media and the Future of American Journalism
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of This is Democracy, Jeremi speaks with guest Dr. Nicole Hemmer on the growing right-wing voices in mainstream American media. Zac...
This is Democracy – Episode 113: Race in the American Midwest and Kenosha
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of This is Democracy, Jeremi speaks with guest Steven Olikara on the role of race in the politics of the Midwest as it relates to the ...
This is Democracy – Episode 112: From Churchill and Roosevelt to Trump and Brexit: What Have We Learned?
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of This is Democracy, Jeremi brings on guest Ian Buruma to discuss the lasting legacy of Winston Churchill as it relates to our curren...
This is Democracy – Episode 111: 19th Amendment and Women’s Rights: 100th Anniversary
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To honor the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, Jeremi brings on Dr. Lisa Tetrault to discuss the untold history and the memory of the intersect...
This is Democracy – Episode 110: The Atomic Bombings of Japan and Current Legacies
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Zachary host a panel of historians Don Carleton, Michael Stoff, and Ben Wright, to discuss the lasting effects of the United States' atomic...
This is Democracy – Episode 109: Prison Reform Revisited: COVID, Black Lives Matter, and New Opportunities for Reform
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 109 of This is Democracy, Jeremi brings on Michele Deitch to discuss criminal justice and prison reform in light of BLM protests and COVID-...
This is Democracy – Episode 108: Federalism and Law
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of This is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary talk with professor in law Stephen Vladeck about federalism and the recent focus on protests ...
This is Democracy – Episode 107: Partisanship and Congress
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 107 of This is Democracy, Jeremi brings on Dr. Julian Zelizer to discuss the divisive partisanship in politics and the some of the roots of...
This is Democracy – Episode 106: Beyond the Wall: Cross-Border Cultures
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of This is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary talk with Ilan Stavans about our Southern border and how our society, language, and culture a...
This is Democracy – Episode 105: Sunbelt Politics
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jeremi talks with Professor Michelle Nickerson about the historical and ideological roots of Sunbelt politics in the United States. Zachary...
This is Democracy – Episode 104: Carbon Dividends: Solving our Climate Crisis
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jeremi talks with author James K. Boyce about climate change, carbon emissions, and the ways in which our society addresses these issues. Za...
This is Democracy – Episode 103: Confronting the Legacies of the Lost Cause
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jeremi talks with Professor Richard Reddick about the lasting legacy of the Civil War, diving into the implications of Confederate statues and ...
This is Democracy – Episode 102: Reckoning with Racism in Our Institutions
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jeremi talks with John McWilliams about the history of race in our schools and institutions, and namely how we as citizens can push the convers...
This is Democracy – Episode 101: The US Military and American Society
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jeremi talks with Paul Edgar about the complex and evolving relationship between the US Armed Forces and the citizens it aims to protect. Zacha...
This is Democracy – Episode 100: Lessons for the Current American Tragedy
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Zachary Suri celebrate 100 episodes of This is Democracy by revisiting its foundations in President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's speeches. Z...
This is Democracy – Episode 99: The Post Office and American Democracy
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi speaks with Richard R. John about the role that the post office has served American Democracy Zachary sets the scene with his poem, ” Del...
This is Democracy – Episode 98: Democratizing Cities in Crisis
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi talks with Ken Greenberg about urban planning and cities. They touch on various topics including the power within cities and the difficulties f...
This is Democracy – Episode 97: North Korea and the United States
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Yong Suk Lee discuss North Korea and its relationship with the United States. Zachary presents his scene-setting poem, “Painting Ours...
This is Democracy – Episode 96: Race and Coronavirus
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi meets with Dr. Peniel Joseph to discuss the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on minority communities and how the virus exposes the racial di...
This is Democracy – Episode 95: 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII: Lessons and Legacies
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi meets with Dr. Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller and Dr. Robert Citino to discuss lessons and legacies on the 75th anniversary of the end of...
This is Democracy – Episode 94: U.S.-China Relations
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi talks with Sheena Greitens about US and China relations in regards to how China’s surveillance technologies, open market, and patriotic n...
This is Democracy – Episode 93: Are Americans Coming Together?
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi talks with Samuel J. Abrams about his new article, and how his research is pointing to a camaraderie across multiple generations of Americans a...
This is Democracy – Episode 92: The End of October: Understanding the Pandemic Through Literature
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi meets with Lawrence Wright to discuss the parallels between the pandemic and his new book. They also find an inspired, positive perspective on ...
This is Democracy – Episode 91: Mental Health in a Pandemic
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Dr. Stephen M. Sonnenberg to discuss how to deal with and maintain mental health in unprecedented times. Zachary sets the scene ...
This is Democracy – Episode 90: Globalization: Will it Survive the Coronavirus?
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Abraham Newman and Henry Farrell to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on our global world and how it will potentially change ou...
This is Democracy – Episode 89: Law Enforcement in a Pandemic
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Lieutenant Richard Mack discuss what it’s like for those who work in the front lines responding to and helping citizens in dealing with t...
This is Democracy – Episode 88: Education During the Coronavirus Crisis
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Dr. Paul von Hippel to talk about education equality in the strange online reality we currently live in. Zachary sets the scene ...
This is Democracy – Episode 87: Coronavirus is Not a War: Problems of Militarism and Public Health
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Zachary have a chat on the web with Neta Crawford and Catherine Lutz about the government’s response to Covid-19 pandemic. What are t...
This is Democracy – Episode 86: Crowdsourcing for Good
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Zachary have a chat on the web with Dr. Miha Vindis and Lance McNeill about crowdsourcing. What are the positives and negatives of the powe...
This is Democracy – Episode 85: The Coronavirus Crash and the World Economy
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Adam Tooze to discuss the affects of Coronavirus on the global and U.S. economy. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “Fa...
This is Democracy – Episode 84: Humor in Trying Times
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Deborah Grayson Riegel to discuss our varying relationships with humor and how humor helps us in tragedy. Zachary sets the scene...
This is Democracy – Episode 83: Economic Effects of the Coronavirus
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zachary and Jeremi sit down to discuss the current and future economic impacts of the novel coronavirus. Zachary kicks it off with his original poem, ...
This is Democracy – Episode 82: Life in a Time of Coronavirus
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recording live from the Suri household in Austin, TX on Monday, March 16 to discuss what history may teach us about how to handle the COVID-19 outbrea...
This is Democracy – Episode 81: Presidential Primaries: How Have They Evolved Over Time? How Can We Improve Them?
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Paul Stekler holds the Wofford Denius Chair in Entertainment Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a nationally recognized doc...
This is Democracy – Episode 80: Energy Transitions
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi chats over the phone with Professor Clark Miller to discuss transitions on a global scale to sustainable energy and the numerous, diverse chall...
This is Democracy – Episode 79: The U.S. Census and Its Importance for American Democracy
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Dr. Teresa A. Sullivan to discuss the U.S. Census, it’s history, and how it affects our society today. Zachary sets the sc...
This is Democracy – Episode 78: The Role of Intelligence Agencies in American Democracy
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with John Sipher to discuss how intelligence agencies operate within a democracy. As usual, Zachary kicks things off with his origina...
This is Democracy – Episode 77: Viruses, Diseases, and Public Health Responses
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Dr. Christopher Rose to discuss the coronavirus within the context of historical pandemics. As always, Zachary kicks things off ...
This is Democracy – Episode 76: Impeachment
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down to discuss impeachment in context with Professor Jeffery Tulis. As always, Zachary kicks things off with his poem entitled, “Tw...
This is Democracy – Episode 75: Uses of Terror by Latin American Dictators
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Professor Alan McPherson to discuss the legacy of dictators in Latin American countries, how they used terror to control their r...
This is Democracy – Episode 74: The Evolution of the American Working Class
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Michael Lind to discuss the evolution of the American Working Class. Once again, Zachary sets the scene with his poem “Pic...
This is Democracy – Episode 73: Congress and War Powers
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Clay Katsky to discuss congress and war powers. As always, Zachary sets the scene with his poem “An Adaptation of Alan Gin...
This is Democracy – Episode 72: A Democracy Mosaic (Pt. 2)
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At year’s end, we want to share some of the voices from our podcast that exemplify the diversity and dynamism of our democracy today. The energy of ...
This is Democracy – Episode 71: A Democracy Mosaic (Pt. 1)
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At year’s end, we want to share some of the voices from our podcast that exemplify the diversity and dynamism of our democracy today. The energy of ...
This is Democracy – Episode 70: Brexit: What is the Future of Democracy in Great Britain?
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Professor Kennedy to discuss the status of Brexit and how it will change the dynamic relationships between countries within the ...
This is Democracy – Episode 69: Inequality in Higher Education
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jeremi sits down with Professor Richard Reddick to about the disparities in opportunity in higher education among various demographics. Zach...
This is Democracy – Episode 68: The First Presidential Impeachment: Lessons and Legacies
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Professor Manisha Sinha to talk about the first presidential impeachment of Andrew Jackson and reflect on w...
This is Democracy – Episode 67: Campaign Finance: How Does it Work? How Can We Make it More Open and Democratic?
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jeremi sits down with Brian Roberts to talk about the development of campaign finance in a historical context. As always, Zachary sets the ...
This is Democracy – Episode 66: Ethics in Business and Technology
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zachary’s poem this week asks, “What are the Rules?” Brett Hurt is the CEO and co-founder of data.world, a Public Benefit Corporatio...
This is Democracy – Episode 65: Naturalized Citizenship: How Does it Work? What Does it Mean for American Democracy?
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Miha Vindis to discuss naturalized citizenship in the United States. Zachary’s sets the scene with his poem, &#...
This is Democracy – Episode 64: The Fall of the Berlin Wall: Legacies and Lessons After 30 years
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Robert Hutchings to discuss the fall of the Berlin Wall and the impact it has on us today. Zachary sets the scene wit...
This is Democracy – Episode 63: Turkey: History and Relations with the United States
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi and Zachary sit down with David Judson to discuss the evolution of Turkey as well as the current controversies surrounding Turkey’s relat...
This is Democracy – Episode 62: Puerto Rico: Statehood Debate
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremi and Zachary discuss the Puerto Rico U.S. statehood movement with Prof. Alberto Martinez. Zachary sets the scene with his poem,...
This is Democracy – Episode 61: International Environmental Activism
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Professor Alon Tal to talk environmental activism across the world and the ways we all can help buil...
This is Democracy – Episode 60: Whistleblowing: What is it? Why is it So Important for Our Democracy?
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremi and Zachary speak with Tom Mueller about whistleblowing and its role in our government and society. Zachary sets the scene wit...
This is Democracy – Episode 59: Human Rights and Foreign Policy in the 21st Century
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today a very special guest joins Jeremi and Zachary in the studio. Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under President Barack Obama’s s...
This is Democracy – Episode 58: Hispanic Exclusion in American Universities and Society
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremi and Zachary speak with Professor Jorge Cañizares-Esguerra to discuss issues of racial discrimination against the Hispanic com...
This is Democracy – Episode 57: Presidential Debates: Do They Matter?
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Professor Paul Stekler to discuss the topic of presidential debates. Zachary sets the scene with his...
This is Democracy – Episode 56: September 11, 2001 – 18th Anniversary: Lessons and Legacies
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with William Inboden to reflect on the lessons and legacies of 9/11. As always, Zachary kicks off the discussion with his poem, ̶...
This is Democracy – Episode 55: Unions and Democracy
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremi discusses unions with Yvonne Flores, President of AFSCME Local 1624, and Jackie Jones, the Chair of the Department of History ...
This is Democracy – Episode 54: Environmental Activism Among Young People
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Matthew Kim and Councilwoman Alison Alter to discuss climate change activism among America’s youth. This week, Zachary kic...
This is Democracy – Episode 53: Back to School
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Natalie Suri. The trio talks about what it means to be a student today, and how school is changing. ...
This is Democracy – Episode 52: Hong Kong’s Democracy Movement
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Shery Chanis. The trio talk about the protests and current happenings in Hong Kong. Zachary presents...
This is Democracy – Episode 51: Gun Violence in America
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jeremi and Zachary sit down for an extended discussion on gun violence in America with two guests, Hilary Rand Whitfield and Ed Scruggs. Zac...
This is Democracy – Episode 50: British-American Relations: Past and Future
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down in an English pub with Professor Charlie Laderman to discuss British-American relations and their effects on the two democracies. Dr....
This is Democracy – Episode 49: Guernica and the Bombing of Civilians
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zachary sits down with Jeremi and Natalie to discuss the Bombing of Guernica. The trio touch on Picasso’s Guernica and other related pieces of h...
This is Democracy – Episode 48: Spanish Civil War: History and Legacies
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zachary sits down with Jeremi to discuss George Orwell’s 1938 memoir, Homage to Catalonia, and its accounts of the Spanish Civil War, particular...
This is Democracy – Episode 47: Government and Creativity in the Renaissance
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Zachary and Natalie Suri first in Siena and then Florence, Italy to discuss the Renaissance and republicanism in these historic ...
This is Democracy – Episode 46: Ancient Government and its Legacies
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Alessia Morigi in Rome, Italy, to discuss the origins of democracy and its influences into democracy today. Professor Alessia Mo...
This is Democracy – Episode 45: Iran: the Evolution of its Foreign Policy and the Implications for the United States
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi speaks with Carl Forsberg on how the evolution of foreign policy in Iran affects its relationship with the United States. As always, Zachari se...
This is Democracy – Episode 44: Citizens with Disabilities: Education and Access to Democracy
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Stephen Ciullo to discuss how citizens with disabilities interact with our democracy and educational system. Zachary sets the sc...
This is Democracy – Episode 43: College Admissions and Diversity
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Renee Gadsden on diversity and other ethical issues surrounding college admission in the US. Zachary sets the scene with his poe...
This is Democracy – Episode 42: The Free Enterprise System and American Democracy
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Robert Campbell to discuss the role of free enterprise in shaping our democracy. As always, Zachary kicks things off with his sc...
This is Democracy – Episode 41: Latin America: Democratic Challenges and Opportunities
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremi speaks with Patrick Iber about democracy in Latin America. Zachary presents his poem, ” Who Are You.” Patrick Iber...
This is Democracy – Episode 40: Religion and Democracy
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to have a democracy that is friendly and open to a true diversity of religious beliefs/experiences? Today, Jeremi speaks with Ashlyn...
This is Democracy – Episode 39: Contemporary Segregation and Exclusion in American Society
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jeremi speaks with Professor Peniel Joseph and Celso Baez, III to talk about contemporary segregation in American society, voting and the schoo...
This is Democracy – Episode 38: World War II
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the Lessons for Democracy Today? Jeremi sits down with Professors Tatjana Lichtenstein and Michael Stoff to talk about World War II and its l...
This is Democracy – Episode 37: Millennials
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How will this new generation improve American democracy? Zachary presents his poem, “Waiting Room.” Today’s guest is Steven Olikara,...
This is Democracy – Episode 36: Anti-Semitism
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-Semitism: Where does it come from? What can we do about it? Zachary's poem today is, "Can't feel the raindrops, a song for Pittsburgh 10/27/18...
This is Democracy – Episode 35: Democracy in India
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi sits down with Professor Sumit Guha of University of Texas at Austin to discuss the upcoming democratic elections in India, and the culture of ...
This is Democracy – Episode 34: Human Rights: Past and Future
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What constitutes a human right? Jeremi has a conversation with Michael Cotey Morgan about human rights on a global scale. Zachary sets the scene...
This is Democracy – Episode 33: Democracy in Ukraine and Other Former Soviet Countries
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi talks about the lasting effects of communism and Soviet influence on former Soviet countries and democracy with students, Maya Patel, Matt Mald...
This is Democracy – Episode 32: White Supremacy
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where does it come from and what can we do? Jeremi sits down with Augusta Dell'Omo to talk about white supremacy and what it means for our democrac...
This is Democracy – Episode 30: US Foreign Policy
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do Americans interact with the wider world? What are the enduring strengths and weaknesses of US foreign policy? Jeremi sits down with Dr. Char...
This is Democracy – Episode 29: North Korea: How Do We Understand This Society and its Leadership?
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeremi Suri calls up his colleague Dr. David Fields, a scholar and expert on North Korea to take an even-handed look at the state of the country a...
This is Democracy – Episode 28: Social Media
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Uses and Abuses by Young People Jeremi sits down with Aurin Bagchi and Lexi Marie Seay to discuss social media and its good and bad effects on youn...
This is Democracy – Episode 27: Sexual Assault
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New Approaches to Prevention and Prosecution — How can we do better? Hanna Senko is a sexual assault survivor whose case was closed via exception...
This is Democracy – Episode 26: The American Dream
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is it? How are people pursuing it today? This week, Jeremi discusses the American Dream with Professor Samuel J. Abrams. Zachary sets the s...
This is Democracy – Episode 25: Wrongful Convictions
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Moses-El was wrongfully convicted and served 28 years in prison. Clarence will discuss his experiences in the criminal ju...
This is Democracy – Episode 24: Media Portrayals of the Government Shutdown and Border Wall Debates
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Paul Stekler returns to the podcast to discuss the government shutdown and the media's response to it. Zachary delights with his absurdi...
This is Democracy – Episode 23: Young Voters
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How Do We Get Them to Vote and Participate More? Jeremi sits down with Pam Bixby to discuss the issue of getting young people to the polls. Za...
This is Democracy – Episode 22: Prison Reform
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the problems with the current system and how can we reform it? Jeremi talks prison reform with Michele Deitch and how the current system c...
This is Democracy – Episode 21: Political Prospects for 2019
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the challenges for prospective politicians in 2019? What are the opportunities for change? Jeremi sits down with Bryan Jones and discusses ...
This is Democracy – Episode 20: The Mosaic of Democracy
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode reprises many of the voices on our podcast from 2018 to emphasize the vibrance, diversity, resilience, and idealism of our democracy toda...
This is Democracy – Episode 19: Homelessness
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jeremi sits down in conversation with Ann Howard, Executive Director of Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) to discuss homelessne...
This is Democracy – Episode 18: Health Care Policy and American Democracy
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What have we learned about health care policy? What are reform pathways forward? Dr. Suri discusses with Dr. Stephen Sonnenberg how a healthy soci...