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S2 Ep1024: Anne Applebaum: Everything Is a Game to Trump

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Failures of Institutions and Authoritarian Parallels

This chapter examines the failures of institutions in responding to past corruption, particularly regarding the emoluments clause, and highlights the troubling precedent set by inaction. It draws parallels between the political erosion in Hungary under Orban and the current conditions in the U.S., discussing the implications of authoritarianism on democratic integrity and economic stability. Additionally, the chapter reflects on cultural conflicts in American universities and humanitarian crises resulting from reduced aid in Africa, emphasizing the dire consequences of political decisions.

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