After two centuries of expanding democracy, why has America become more unequal — not less?
On this episode we listen to highlights from a conversation with political scientist Jeffrey Winters of Northwestern University. His book, The Blind Spot: How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracy, examines the failure of democracy to address wealth inequality, why it's by design. This conversation was recorded on May 7 at The Englert Theatre, presented by the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council.
This episode was originally produced May 19, 2026.
Guest:
- Jeffrey Winters, author, professor of political science, Northwestern University
