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How to Fix Democracy

Andrew Keen

Booking Overview

This interview series examines practical ways to strengthen democracy, featuring prominent international thinkers and practitioners in civic life, politics, and democratic institutions. Credible pitches include established scholars, civic leaders, former public officials, journalists, and authors with demonstrated expertise or impact in those areas; booking is moderately competitive given the guests’ substantial professional profiles.

Metrics

Episodes: 132

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 18.2k subscribers

Instagram: 4.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@bfna.org

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Host

Andrew Keen - British-American author, entrepreneur, and broadcaster known for commentary on technology and society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established expertise or leadership in democracy, civic life, public policy, or international affairs; guests include authors, scholars, journalists, former public officials, and organizational leaders.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on democracy, politics, or civic life, Senior leadership of civic or philanthropic organizations, Experience in public office or public service, Recognized work in journalism, scholarship, or international affairs

Recent Guest Discussions

Eric Liu - Active Citizenship, Civic Practices, Polarization, Social Media, Local Communities, And Democratic Culture.

John Ralston Saul - Canada’s Democratic Tradition, Dialogue And Negotiation, Political Complexity, And The Role Of Middle Powers.

R.T. Rybak - Local Leadership, Civic Participation, Public Service, And Strengthening Democracy Through Communities.

Marc Loustau - Hungary’s Illiberal State, Democratic Resilience, Authoritarianism, And The Role Of The European Union.

John Kampfner - Democratic Reform, Political Courage, And Policy Lessons From Countries Pursuing Innovative Approaches To Public Challenges.

Recent Topics

Politics, Democracy, Civic Engagement, Democratic Institutions, Authoritarianism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
How to Fix Democracy
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Eric Liu | How to Live Like a Citizen: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up

October 05, 2026

What does it mean to be a citizen, not simply in a legal sense, but as an active member of the community? Andrew Keen speaks with Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University and author of Live Like a Citizen, about what citizenship requires in an era of polarization and declining trust in democratic institutions. Liu argues that resilient democracy depends not only on politics and institutions, but on the everyday habits, relationships, and choices of citizens themselves. He outlines eight essential ...

John Ralston Saul | Can "Boring" Save Democracy? Lessons from Canada

September 18, 2026

What can Canada teach us about building resilient democracies? In this episode of How to Fix Democracy , Andrew Keen speaks with Canadian award-winning essayist and novelist John Ralston Saul about the country's long democratic tradition, the role of dialogue and negotiation in managing differences, and the importance of embracing Canada's complexity. They also discuss Canada's evolving relationship with the United States, the Arctic, and the role middle powers can play in a changing world. S...

R.T. Rybak | Standing Up for Democracy

August 26, 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...

Frequently asked questions

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How to Fix Democracy
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How do I get in touch with How to Fix Democracy?

How to Fix Democracy is hosted by Andrew Keen. Its publicly listed email is info@bfna.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for How to Fix Democracy?

The publicly listed email for How to Fix Democracy: info@bfna.org.

How many listeners does How to Fix Democracy have?

Podseeker estimates How to Fix Democracy reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for How to Fix Democracy?

How to Fix Democracy typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established expertise or leadership in democracy, civic life, public policy, or international affairs; guests include authors, scholars, journalists, former public officials, and organizational leaders. Common among recent guests: Published books on democracy, politics, or civic life; Senior leadership of civic or philanthropic organizations; Experience in public office or public service. Recent guests include Eric Liu, John Ralston Saul, and R.T. Rybak.

How hard is it to get booked on How to Fix Democracy?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does How to Fix Democracy cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Democracy, Civic Engagement, Democratic Institutions, and Authoritarianism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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