In her TEDxKC talk titled “Can democracy still work?”, Jenn White explores the challenges facing democracy in today’s society. White discusses how the current political climate has led to polarization and a lack of trust in government institutions. She argues that in order for democracy to thrive, it is essential for citizens to actively participate in the political process and hold their leaders accountable. White also emphasizes the importance of fostering civil discourse and finding common ground with those who may have different beliefs. By working together and engaging in meaningful conversations, White believes that democracy can still be a functional and effective form of government. Overall, her talk serves as a call to action for individuals to take a stand and make democracy work for all.
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Jenn’s riveting talk shows us how authoritarianism threatens the space for possibility and course correction that democratic institutions create. An award-winning journalist and podcast host, Jenn White has worked in public radio since 1999. White hosts “1A,” a nationally syndicated daily news program from WAMU and NPR. “1A” is NPR’s fastest-growing weekday show. It’s carried on more than 460 stations around the country and reaches at least 4.5 million listeners weekly.
Jenn previously hosted WBEZ’s local two-hour midday show, “Reset.” She is also a familiar voice on several WBEZ podcasts, including “Making Oprah,” “Making Obama,” and “16 Shots” which chronicled the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald and the trial of Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “Can democracy still work? | Jenn White | TEDxKC” was uploaded on 08/26/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks