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How Democratic Backsliding Happens with Steve Levitsky

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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Dynamics of Democratic Backsliding

This chapter explores the institutional and social factors contributing to democratic backsliding in the U.S., focusing on the concentration of power and political polarization. It analyzes the influence of a prominent political figure, demographic changes, and the rise of populism while comparing these trends to other regions and highlighting the challenges of reversing democratic decline.

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