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How Did Our Democracy Get so Fragile?

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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The Fragility of Democracy and the Challenges Ahead

A conversation between staff writers at The New Yorker explores the state of democracy, drawing comparisons between the post-Civil War era and the present moment. They discuss the undemendability of the Constitution, the peak of polarization, the role of income inequality, and suggest focusing on economic disparities and the privileged class.

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