Journalist Rafael Behr analyzes the state of modern politics and offers insights on navigating political discourse without sacrificing your personal wellbeing and mental health.

Between rising armed conflicts, a global economic and environmental crisis, and an upsurge in far-right political options around the world, it's hard to keep up with politics without feeling enraged or disappointed.

Following a severe heart attack in 2019, The Guardian's political columnist Rafael Behr found himself in need of respite from daily political discourse.

In his 2023 book Politics: A Survivor's Guide, Behr revisits the foundations of modern politics, explaining why it's important to stay engaged without letting the news hijack our personal lives and health.