To mark The Nation’s 150th anniversary, John
Nichols was joined in conversation by the eminent radical intellectual
Noam Chomsky at the Tucson Festival of Books in Arizona on March 15.
Discussing issues ranging from media accountability and voter
participation, to money in politics and income inequality, Chomsky
offered insight into the greatest challenges of our time.
“The race towards disaster is being carried out with almost euphoric
intensity,” said Chomsky. Chomsky maintains that meaningful change
requires a democratic awakening. “Democracy is a threat to any power
system,” he said.
—James F. Kelly
