What’s in an Autocrat?
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
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Judicial Power and Executive Authority
This chapter examines the balance of power between the judicial and executive branches of government, highlighting concerns over recent comments from Trump and Musk regarding court rulings. It explores the implications of judicial intervention on executive authority, historical precedents of constitutional violations, and the complex interplay between democracy and autocracy. The discussion emphasizes the importance of courts in maintaining accountability and warns against the normalization of autocratic tendencies in popular leadership, drawing parallels with FDR's presidency.
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