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Episode CCXXVII - The Catiline Comparison (The Catiline Conspiracy VIII)

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The Fragility of Democracy: Power, Populism, and Precedents

This chapter examines the challenges to democracy posed by populism, highlighting the former president's strong electoral base. It also discusses the balance of power within the U.S. government and the historical precedents that grant the president considerable authority during crises.

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