The Future of Democracy Knight Foundation, Sam Gill

Emerging from a fractious election, the crises are mounting, both short term and long term. On Episode 36 of “The Future of Democracy,” we’ll be talking to Robert Doar, president of the American Enterprise Institute, about how to emerge from COVID-19, the future of an opportunity society in a time of distrust, skepticism and racial reckoning, and the status of ideas like free enterprise in a turbulent present.

In the wake of the election, what is the role of information technology in our democracy and in the structure of our economy? How do we manage the spread of information – and misinformation – on social media? On Episode 35 of “The Future of Democracy,” we speak with Mary Snapp, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Microsoft’s Corporate External and Legal Affairs, whose experience of over 30 years at Microsoft gives her unique insight into the role a tech giant like Microsoft plays in our democracy.

How are government policies affecting American farms and rural communities and what can we do to support them? We talk with Sarah Frey, author of “The Growing Season: How I Built a New Life--and Saved an American Farm” throughout this special series episode of “The Future of Democracy x Miami Book Fair,” about American farms and how they’re affected by today’s policies. Sarah shares her personal experience of how she transformed her childhood farm of 80 acres into Frey Farms, an expansive business that spans across the United States, and works hard to bring opportunities to those in rural areas. The 37th annual Miami Book Fair takes place this year from November 15-22. To learn more, visit miamibookfaironline.com.

How can Black Americans ensure their safety traveling through places in America that still have sundown towns? How has this issue evolved since the age of Jim Crow? On this special series episode of “The Future of Democracy x Miami Book Fair,” we talked with Candacy Taylor, author of “Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America.” She shares her historical expertise on the Green Book and how it applies to modern day life and leisure for Black Americans.

The 37th annual Miami Book Fair takes place this year from November 15-22. To learn more, visit miamibookfaironline.com.

How does racism and inequality impact the American economy? Does the presence of discrimination negatively influence the economic output of a country? On this special series episode of “The Future of Democracy x Miami Book Fair,” we sit with Eduardo Porter, author of “American Poison: How Racial Hostility Destroyed Our Promise.” He dives deep into how exactly America’s economic system is influenced by racial tensions and inequality and why citizens should be concerned.

The 37th annual Miami Book Fair takes place this year from November 15-22. To learn more, visit miamibookfaironline.com.

In times of extreme political unrest, it is important to understand exactly what is happening presently in Washington D.C and what has gone on in the past. On this special series episode of “The Future of Democracy x Miami Book Fair,” we talk with journalism power couple and co-authors of “The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III,” Susan Glasser and Peter Baker. They’ll share their expertise about the legacy of James A. Baker III and his time as former White House Chief of Staff.

The 37th annual Miami Book Fair takes place this year from November 15-22. To learn more, visit miamibookfaironline.com.