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The episode examines how the Trump administration's foreign and domestic policies have led to a historic loss of leverage with Iran and a dangerous erosion of democratic norms, particularly through efforts to manipulate voting systems and punish political opponents. The host, Heather Cox
The episode examines how the Trump administration's foreign and domestic policies have led to a historic loss of leverage with Iran and a dangerous erosion of democratic norms, particularly through efforts to manipulate voting systems and punish political opponents. The host, Heather Cox
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Guest
P
Phillips P. O'Brien
narrative on Letters from an American
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Phillips P. O'BrienTrumpWilliam PulteDavid SteinerHeather Cox RichardsonCarl Schmitt
Companies
ProPublica
Research & Papers
Privacy Act of 1974
Topics
AuthoritarianismCriminal Justice ReformDemocracyElectionsForeign PolicyInvestigative JournalismPolitical NewsUs Politics
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