Tunisia

Tunisia

Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Tunisia, Spelling Bees, AI Song Contest

Episode: Tunisia, Spelling Bees, AI Song Contest

  • Jul 28, 2021 8:00 pm
  • 18:18 mins

Tunisia was the only country to transition to democracy as a result of the 2011 Arab uprising. A dangerous power grab has now thrown that democracy into doubt and chaos—and some citizens are actually welcoming the shift toward authoritarian rule. Quinn Mecham, a professor of political science at Brigham Young University and regular guest on Top of Mind, examines the situation. (AP Photo/Hedi Azouz)