Replay: Trygve Olson shares Five Things He's Learned about America – and the Enduring Example of Our Democracy
Check out the replay of the first five minutes of his recent 90-minute conversation with Resolute Square's Megan Matson.
“Despite the challenges we face in our democracy today, my optimism is steadfast. Together, we can ensure that America and our democracy remain an inspiration and beacon of hope for all.”
– Trygve Olson
This election season, we're doing all we can to share the lessons and experiences of many of democracy's most impactful defenders. One important way we're doing so: Our new free class series, Five Things I've Learned about America, which focuses specifically the inspiring people and ideals that give life to our democracy. We’re pleased to share the full Replay of Trygve Olson’s full session, Five Things I’ve Learned about America – and the Enduring Example of Our Democracy with you as part of this effort.
Trygve is the founder of Viking Strategies LLC, which provides clients worldwide with customized sovereign political risk and public affairs solutions. He focuses his work on developing understanding, devising strategies, and implementing cutting-edge networks and tactics to impact high-level perceptions and ultimate outcomes.
In his recent 90-minute conversation with Resolute Square’s
, Trygve offers insights into the values and ideals that underpin American democracy, particularly those he finds most essential in the face of rising political extremism and autocracy. In the session, Trygve explores lessons from American history, practical strategies for confronting autocracy, and the enduring global influence of the U.S.If you missed the class, we hope you’ll check out the Replay. This class is presented free, in partnership with Resolute Square, the pro-democracy media company that is taking the fight beyond the ballot box to where the autocrats are winning–the media landscape of America. And, if you’re not already, we hope you will subscribe for free to Resolute Square.
More about this new series: In the coming months, we’ll present a series of live, personal conversations with leading thinkers, organizers, and advocates for our democracy. These free sessions – each share the common title, Five Things I’ve Learned about America.
We’re also soliciting written pieces, short videos, and other bursts of ideas and inspiration from people whose ideas and experiences are equally inspiring and instructive. We’ll share these perspectives via our Substack newsletter twice a week through early November, with the aim of showcasing more voices and inspiring approaches for thinking about our current times.
Find our first session, Stuart Stevens’ Five Things I’ve Learned about America – and the Forces Driving Democracy to Autocracy, right here. Please also check out, Beto O’Rourke’s Five Things I’ve Learned about America – and Our Common Ground, right here. We invite you to view these conversations, offered free, in partnership with Resolute Square, and to join us for more free classes coming soon.
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