How to Fix Democracy

Author: Bertelsmann Foundation

Since its origins, democracy has been a work in progress. Today, many question its resilience. How to Fix Democracy, a collaboration of the Bertelsmann Foundation and Humanity in Action, explores practical solutions for how to address the increasing threats democracy faces. Host Andrew Keen interviews prominent international thinkers and practitioners of democracy.
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R.T. Rybak | Standing Up for Democracy
Episode 9
Wednesday, 26 August, 2026

What makes democracy resilient? Former Minneapolis mayor and current Minneapolis Foundation CEO R.T. Rybak argues that the answer starts at the local level. Drawing on decades of experience in public services, journalism and philantrophy, he explores how civic participation, local leadership, and strong communities can strengthen democracies in times of crisis. From responding to authoritarian pressures to fostering long-term civic engagement, this conversation examines why democracy is never finished, it is something citizens build together every day.