

The Stakes: The American Monarchy?
May 31, 2021
A former Trump official and a controversial blogger debate the future of American governance amid potential regime collapse. They explore the intriguing concept of a Big Tech CEO as a monarch, contrasting monarchy with democracy. The discussion dives deep into historical reflections, the complexities of American founding narratives, and the cyclical nature of political leadership. They also analyze contemporary populism and its impact, while proposing innovative political strategies to reform governance in the U.S.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on Connection and Collaboration in Podcasting
01:56 • 2min
Contrasting Discourses: Agreement vs. Adversarial Dialogue
04:05 • 2min
Revisiting American Founding Narratives
06:34 • 14min
Monarchy vs. Democracy: A Philosophical Inquiry
21:02 • 12min
Navigating Regime Stability and Leadership
32:34 • 24min
Contrasting Leadership Styles in Silicon Valley
56:24 • 12min
Challenging Constitutional Norms in Politics
01:08:01 • 2min
Bolton's Heir and Historical Complexities
01:09:52 • 23min
Mobilizing Modern Populism
01:33:22 • 22min
Exploring New Political Mechanisms in U.S. Governance
01:55:29 • 3min