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How Democratic Backsliding Happens with Steve Levitsky

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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This chapter examines the process of democratic backsliding, highlighting a recent incident in South Korea where a right-wing president's attempt to impose martial law was countered by public resistance. It emphasizes the critical role of societal memory in maintaining democratic structures, contrasting the historical awareness of authoritarianism in South Korea with that in the United States.

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