Can elitism restore democracy?

<p>Writer and broadcaster Eliane Glaser joins the <em>Prospect </em>Interview to make a defense of what she deems “progressive elitism.” In the era of populism, the trust in institutions and experts has plummeted within the left and right alike. Eliane makes the case for excellence in these divided times—and tells us why restoring standards may in fact restore popular democracy.&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/elitism-a-progressive-defence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Elitism: A Progressive Defense</em></a> is published by Biteback&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>