The gap between the rich and the poor is widening in the United States. According to data, incomes at or below the median saw little growth over the last 40 years. On the other hand, those at the top of the distribution saw higher and more consistent growth. In this special program, CGTN takes a look at how democracy is slowly eroding in the U.S. and how it may spread throughout the world if not stopped.

In an original feature series launched on Thursday, CGTN takes a hard look at how democracy is slowly eroding in the U.S. and how it may spread throughout the world if not stopped. Join us for "U.S. Democracy: A Reality Check."