In this episode of Which Side of History, Stanford University professor and Common Sense Media founder Jim Steyer assesses democracy's uncertain future. His distinguished guests are former National Security Advisor to President Obama Susan Rice, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Mike McFaul, and Margrethe Vestager, former European Commissioner for Competition. They delve into the threats posed by Russia and China, America's shifting role in global politics, and the decline of democratic values. They also explore the impact of social media, the importance of international alliances, and the need for more regulation for digital platforms. Just how uncertain is democracy's future? Listen to Which Side of History with Jim Steyer. 00:00 Introduction and Current Administration's Policies 00:58 Welcome to the Podcast 01:12 Introducing the Guests and Topic 01:49 State of Global Democracy 03:20 Rise of Autocracies and Global Dynamics 06:48 Challenges Facing the United Nations 08:02 Call to Action for Democracy 08:59 Impact of US Policy Changes 11:18 Superpower Suicide and Domestic Policies 17:15 Historical Context and Hope for Democracy 18:39 US Foreign Policy and Global Leadership 30:58 Evaluating US Engagement with Autocracies 34:56 Diplomatic Dynamics and Speculations 36:17 Russian Business Interests and Influence 37:56 European Perspective on the Conflict 40:53 Zelensky's Leadership and Challenges 43:52 US Inaction and Global Implications 50:53 Long-term Consequences for US Alliances 01:04:42 The Role of Social Media and AI 01:09:48 Final Thoughts and Reflections Note: Jim Steyer's views are his own and do not reflect Common Sense Media.

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