Russell Muirhead

Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion and democracy advocate, Russell Muirhead, a professor of government and New Hampshire state representative, and Quico Toro, a climate repair director and contributing editor, dive into pressing geopolitical and domestic issues. They discuss the fragile ceasefire in Gaza and the implications of the U.S. government shutdown. The conversation also touches on the alarming parallels between America and authoritarian regimes, featuring insights on generational moralism in politics and the dangers of loyalty tests in governance.

In this discussion, Edward Luce, a Financial Times columnist, critiques the blurred lines between business and politics during Trump's foreign dealings. Russell Muirhead, a government professor, analyzes the shift from institutional politics to a more personal leadership style. Lauren Harper Pope, co-founder of Welcome, argues that Democrats need to refocus on voters' priorities to regain credibility. The panel also tackles MAGA's future, GOP divisions, and the centrist strategies needed to navigate America’s polarized political landscape.