From Ukraine To Venezuela, Is There A Global Democracy Crisis? + "Truth In Seafood" Labeling

Summary: <p>FROM UKRAINE TO VENEZUELA, IS THERE A GLOBAL DEMOCRACY CRISIS?: The protesters who ousted Ukraine's president last month claimed to be taking a stand against a corrupt and autocratic government. But they also pushed out a democratically elected leader. From Ukraine to Egypt to Venezuela, some see a recurring and distressing global pattern of popular protest movements failing to live up to their espoused democratic ideals. We consider whether democracy as a political idea is losing its luster around the world. (17 min.) "TRUTH IN SEAFOOD" LABELING: Lawmakers in Maryland are debating a new proposal that would make it illegal for restaurants and markets to mislabel the food they sell and require them specifically to note the origins of crab meat they offer to consumers. We examine what's at stake in this new debate about food and traceability, and what it means for consumers and producers here in the Washington region. (32 min.)</p>