Democracy's Second Act: co-authors call for meaningful involvement of public in politics

Richard Johnson says politics needs the public. In the book Democracy’s Second Act, Johnson writes that citizens no longer see their governments as competent or effective, while governments increasingly doubt the judgment and abilities of their publics. Johnson and co-author Peter MacLeod call for  new institutions to bring ordinary people into the political process in meaningful ways. The Victoria based author will be at the library in Courtenay this Saturday speaking on the subject. Midcoast Morning got in touch to learn more about his vision for the future of democracy.

This is an extended podcast edition of the original broadcast.

Podcast Photo: Co-authors Richard Johnson and Peter MacLeod (Sophie Bouquillon).