Dehumanization And Democracy

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Heard On The Morning Show

Humans have a need for hierarchy and democracy, at its core, is a pushback against that need. From the streets of Mumbai, to the civil war in Rwanda to Nazi Germany, people have dehumanized others to feel better. We take a look at why and examine how this manifests in U.S. politics.

Episode Credits

  • Carrie Kaufman Host
  • Carrie Kaufman Producer
  • Michael Dieringer Technical Director
  • Katherine Boo Guest
  • David Livingstone Smith Guest

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