In the first episode of the third season, Managing Editor Justin Mitchell speaks with David Pepper, author of "Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake up call from Behind the Lines." One year since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Pepper argues that the real threat to American democracy is happening in a much quieter way at the state level with little attention from the people.  Far from being a partisan issue, Pepper says the threat has grave consequences for Republicans and Democrats. Not to despair, though, Pepper says there are a number of simple things Americans can do to make sure the people maintain their voice.