On November 21, 2019, the Samara Centre for Democracy was proud to partner with CBC Radio's Ideas to present In Defence of Democracy, a fireside chat between bestselling author Anand Giridharadas and acclaimed journalist Nahlah Ayed in front of a live audience in Toronto.
This thought-provoking and wide-ranging discussion tackles pressing questions on power, philanthropy, and the future of democracy. Known for his unapologetic and provocative critique of the global elite’s efforts to “change the world,” Giridharadas forcefully makes the case that decisions for the public good should be in the public’s hands.
Opening song performed by Joey and Dakota Myran of the Dakota Ojibway Nation.
Video edited by Nick Tiringer. Royalty free music from Bensound.
To watch highlights, go to • In Defence of Democrac... .
To listen to the Ideas episode recorded at the event, visit bit.ly/3aHA6L7.
About our Speakers:
Anand Giridharadas is the bestselling author of Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World and a former columnist and correspondent for The New York Times. He is an editor-at-large for TIME, an on-air political analyst for MSNBC, and a visiting scholar at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University.
Nahlah Ayed is the host of CBC’s Ideas, a radio program devoted to a deep-dive into contemporary thought and intellectual history. She is the author of A Thousand Farewells: A Reporter’s Journey from Refugee Camps to the Arab Spring and the winner of a number of journalism awards.
About us:
In Defence of Democracy was held in support of the Samara Centre, a national charity dedicated to strengthening Canada's democracy. To learn more about the Samara Centre’s work or to make a charitable donation, visit www.samaracanada.com.
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