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The Good Fight
Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt on the Tyranny of the Minority
Sep 9, 2023
Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, authors of 'Tyranny of the Minority,' discuss American institutions and the distortion of majority governance, polarizing effect of race on the electorate, and the need for institutional reform and a more diverse Republican Party.
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- The lack of incentives for the Republican Party to reach out to a broader base has led to attempts to overthrow elections, highlighting the need for a more diverse and inclusive party.
- Investing heavily in sport and celebrity culture to enhance Saudi Arabia's image may not be a sustainable strategy in the long run, raising concerns about its effectiveness.
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Institutional reforms are needed to address the tyranny of the minority
The podcast episode discusses how the Republican Party's ability to gain power without winning majorities poses a threat to democracy. The lack of incentives for the party to reach out to a broader base has led to attempts to overthrow elections. The episode highlights the need for a more diverse and inclusive Republican Party to prevent such threats and to improve its position. It also emphasizes the importance of fair democratic institutions that allow the majority to govern and protect individual rights.
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