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Daniel Ziblatt

Professor für Regierungswissenschaften an der Harvard-Universität, Experte für den amerikanischen politischen Kontext.

Top 10 podcasts with Daniel Ziblatt

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Jan 2, 2025 • 50min

How Big Money Changed The Democratic Game, with Daniel Ziblatt

In this fascinating discussion, Daniel Ziblatt, a Harvard political scientist and co-author of bestselling books like *How Democracies Die*, examines how big money disrupts democratic processes. He highlights the alarming rise of corporate influence and its role in pushing voters toward extremes, undermining civil liberties and economic growth. Ziblatt questions whether democracy can truly thrive when undemocratic leaders are elected. He offers insights on how to realign governmental interests back to serving the people and confronting the decline of democracy globally.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 40min

LdN385 Wie EU-Wahlen funktionieren, Abschiebe-Debatte nach Messer-Angriff, Hochwasser, Ampel verfehlt Klimaziele, Bidens Gaza-Plan (Simon Wolfgang Fuchs, Hebrew University Jerusalem), Trump-Urteil & die Folgen (Daniel Ziblatt, Politologe), Bürgergeld reißt Loch in Krankenkasse

Simon Wolfgang Fuchs, Professor für Nahoststudien, und Daniel Ziblatt, Harvard-Politologe, beleuchten faszinierende Themen. Fuchs erklärt Bidens dreiphasigen Plan für Frieden im Gaza-Konflikt, während Ziblatt die rechtlichen Herausforderungen Donald Trumps nach seiner Verurteilung analysiert. Zudem wird die Dringlichkeit von Maßnahmen gegen Hochwasser in Deutschland diskutiert, sowie die verfehlten Klimaziele der Ampelregierung. Die komplexe Debatte über Abschiebungen nach einem Messerangriff wirft moralische Fragen auf.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 48min

Daniel Ziblatt on American Democracy, the Republican Party, and the Tyranny of the Minority

Daniel Ziblatt, Eaton Professor of Government at Harvard University and director of the Transformations of Democracy group at Berlin's Social Science Center, discusses American Democracy, the Republican Party, and the Tyranny of the Minority. Key topics include American democracy's counter-majoritarian quirks, warning signs and proposed solutions for challenges to democracy, potential reforms to democratize the United States, rise of Trump within the Republican Party, diversity and power dynamics within the party, and the unexpected nature of democratization reforms and the importance of broad coalitions.
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Nov 3, 2024 • 54min

Lawfare Archive: Democracy's Morticians: Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt on 'How Democracies Die'

Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, comparativist political scientists and co-authors of 'How Democracies Die,' dive into the threats faced by modern democracies. They analyze the fragility of democratic institutions using historical examples from Chile and Venezuela, highlighting warning signs of potential authoritarianism. The conversation touches on the rise of populism, the dangers of extreme polarization, and the importance of political forbearance. They stress the need for vigilance to navigate today’s political landscape.
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May 11, 2025 • 46min

Our Democracy Is Actually Dying

In this insightful conversation, Daniel Ziblatt, a Harvard professor and co-author of *How Democracies Die*, joins political analyst Bill Kristol to dissect alarming trends threatening democracy during Trump’s second term. They discuss the erosion of democratic institutions, the dangerous shift towards loyalty over rule of law, and the troubling use of executive orders. Drawing parallels with historical authoritarian regimes, they emphasize the urgent need for resistance and highlight how civic leaders can inspire citizen engagement to protect democracy.
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Sep 22, 2024 • 1h 9min

Tirannie van de minderheid? De geblutste democratie van de VS

In deze aflevering bespreken Daniel Ziblatt, een Harvard-professor die zich richt op de Amerikaanse democratie, en VS-correspondent Björn Soenens de kritieke staat van de democratie in de VS. Ze analyseren de invloed van Donald Trump en de rol van extremisme en sociale media. De sprekers wijzen op de bedreigingen voor democratische waarden door autoritaire leiders, de gevolgen van nieuwe stemwetgeving in Georgia en de complexiteit van het Amerikaanse verkiezingssysteem, inclusief gerrymandering. Hoe staan we ervoor met de democratie?
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Sep 20, 2023 • 40min

Is the American Constitution undermining American Democracy? Daniel Ziblatt on how constitutional reform can strengthen democracy in America

Daniel Ziblatt, co-author of 'How Democracies Die', discusses how constitutional reform can strengthen democracy in America. Topics include the impact of an ethnocratic minority, the transformation of the Republican Party, lessons from European democracies, strategies for strengthening democracy, the problem of gerontocracy in the court system, and exploring constitutional reform.
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Sep 9, 2023 • 1h 10min

Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt on the Tyranny of the Minority

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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Nov 15, 2024 • 32min

The Authors of “How Democracies Die” on the New Democratic Minority

Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, both Harvard professors and co-authors of "How Democracies Die," dive into the concerning state of American democracy. They argue that voters aren't solely responsible for protecting democracy; it’s the role of elites and institutions. The duo highlights the troubling trend of democratic backsliding, emphasizing that this crisis predates Trump. They stress the need to confront hard questions about political behavior and the Electoral College, warning that without reform, the democratic landscape will continue to deteriorate.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 32min

The Authors of “How Democracies Die” on the New Democratic Minority

Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, Harvard political scientists and authors of "How Democracies Die," discuss the alarming rise of authoritarianism in the U.S. They assert that it's not the voters' job to defend democracy, as they often prioritize personal concerns over abstract principles. Exploring the implications of Trump’s presidency, they highlight the dangers of minority-supported leaders and advocate for institutional reform to combat democratic backsliding. Both scholars emphasize that civic engagement and elite accountability are crucial to safeguarding democratic norms.

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