Americans Mistrust Government. Is That a Bad Thing? home community icon-community Americans Mistrust Government. Is That a Bad Thing? Jan 21, 2021 Media, Democracy, & Public Discourse Ethan Zuckerman Share To icon--facebook icon--twitterEthan Zuckerman spoke to WNYC about the loss of faith in civic institutions and what history and research show are the best ways for revitalizing and reforming civic life.Listen to the interview You might also likecommunity The Future of Online Speech Shouldn’t Belong to One Trump-Appointed Judge in Louisianacommunity How to Assess Platform Impact on Mental Health and Civic Normscommunity We've Been Thinking About the Internet All Wrong