Part 9/10:

As we approach the conclusion, the growing consensus among commentators is that America faces a democracy deficit—one that transcends partisan divides. Eric Foner emphasizes that essential issues affecting the average citizen are rarely open for genuine democratic debate. Instead, they are often sidelined in favor of discussions that maintain the status quo.

The series in question thus poses a critical query: can a fundamental transformation occur in a system dominated by powerful special interests? As Americans grapple with these realities, the urgency to address this dichotomy becomes evident. A collective awareness of the effects of Wall Street's ascendancy may be necessary for genuine democratic engagement and the restoration of power to the populace.