In 2014, Francis Fukuyama wrote that American institutions were in decay. Two years later, his predictions were borne out by the rise to power of political outsiders whose economic nationalism and authoritarian tendencies destabilized the entire international order. Correspondingly, the quest for identity—and the identities we claim based on nation, religion, race, ethnicity, and gender—have narrowed in ways that splinter us unnecessarily and challenge our democracy. Join Fukuyama as he offers a provocative examination of modern identity politics: where they came from, what they’ve done to us, and what they mean for our future.

The program is generously supported by Bill and Penny Obenshain.

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