Jed Britton Purdy

Jed Britton Purdy, a law professor and author, joins to dissect the complex narratives surrounding Trumpism. The discussion navigates three competing scripts: authoritarian takeover, continuity of deep-rooted democratic issues, and legitimate transformative change, likened to past eras like the New Deal. Purdy outlines the tactics of the current administration while contrasting defensive strategies against deeper reforms. The conversation also explores themes of popular constitutionalism and the importance of pluralistic reasoning in today's political climate.