Philip Bump Debrief with Michael Moynihan, Mike Pesca and Eli Lake
The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table
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The Legitimacy Crisis in Politics
The speakers explore the ongoing legitimacy crisis in politics and how it has led to a breakdown of norms. They draw parallels between the current political climate and the decline of the Roman Republic, emphasizing the consequences of indictments against political figures. The chapter concludes with a call for recognition that while Trump may be problematic, he is not an existential threat.
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