Salt Lake City, UT, November 12, 2026 — The Deseret Voices podcast, a production of the Salt Lake City-based Deseret News, recently dedicated an episode to a discussion with author Melissa Dalton-Bradford concerning her book, “How to Save Democracy: The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook.”

During the podcast segment, Dalton-Bradford addressed a recent global ranking that indicates a significant decline in democratic standings for the United States. According to the information presented, the U.S. has fallen from 20th to 51st place in these democracy rankings. This sharp descent suggests a potential weakening of American democratic institutions.

The author reportedly shared insights into the characteristics that define authoritarianism. The discussion also emphasized the critical role of citizen engagement and action in preserving democratic systems. Dalton-Bradford’s book and the subsequent podcast episode aim to equip readers and listeners with an understanding of these issues and potential responses.

The podcast, produced by the Deseret News, serves as a platform for exploring contemporary topics and providing context on significant societal trends. The featured discussion with Dalton-Bradford highlights concerns about the state of democracy and explores strategies for its preservation. Specific details regarding the methodology or source of the global democracy rankings were not provided in the summary.


Story summarized from the original created by Jane Clayson Johnson, Keira Farrimond, Steven Watkins on www.deseret.com, see more information here.

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