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How Big Money Changed The Democratic Game, with Daniel Ziblatt

Capitalisn't

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Democracy on the Brink

This chapter examines the fragile state of democracy in the U.S., discussing threats posed by political actions, including violence and civil liberties restrictions. It delves into the roles of the Democratic and Republican parties in upholding democratic ideals, as well as the complexities of the electoral system, including primaries and counter-majoritarianism. Furthermore, the chapter connects corporate power and wealth concentration to the erosion of political equality, highlighting the rise of populism as a response to perceived governmental failures.

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