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Jon Stewart & John Oliver on America's Trump Monarchy Era | David Remnick

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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Balancing Powers: Monarchy or Democracy?

This chapter explores the separation of powers in the U.S. government, focusing on the tensions between the judicial and executive branches amid concerns of overreach during the Trump presidency. Through witty banter and satirical comparisons with monarchy, the speakers critique America's political system and reflect on its historical ties with Britain. They emphasize the need for Congress to reclaim its authority while grappling with the absurdities of governance in an era of perceived authoritarianism.

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