Slate News What Next: Jamie Raskin: “We Can’t Let The Fear Paralyze Us”
Nov 18, 2024
Jamie Raskin, U.S. representative for Maryland’s 8th congressional district, is a key figure in the fight against Trump, having led his second impeachment and efforts to remove him from the ballot. Raskin discusses the rising tensions between autocracy and democracy in the U.S. He reflects on voters' responses to recent constitutional crises and the Democratic Party's electoral challenges. The conversation also tackles strategies to strengthen democracy, emphasizing the importance of collective action and civil rights in the face of political turmoil.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on Democracy: The Voter's Answer to Constitutional Crises
02:28 • 2min
Analyzing the Democratic Party's Electoral Setbacks and Future Strategies
04:53 • 4min
Strengthening Democracy: Strategies and Challenges
08:25 • 6min
Navigating Political Challenges and Trump's Influence
14:23 • 4min
Political Turmoil and Ethical Dilemmas
18:15 • 5min
John Thune's Crucial Political Moment
22:52 • 3min
