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Candidates in Arizona Take Aim at Democracy
41:08 - 47:16 (06:07)
Some candidates in Arizona are explicitly attacking the concept of democracy, claiming that it's not important for America's vision, and advocating for parents to make decisions for their children rather than teachers.
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A New York Times political podcast host calls Times polling participants to discuss their political views and record it for the podcast.
41:08 - 42:33 (01:24)
Summary
A New York Times political podcast host calls Times polling participants to discuss their political views and record it for the podcast.
ChapterCandidates in Arizona Take Aim at Democracy
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 1
PodcastThe Run-Up
The hostile political landscape is a battle of two opposite ideologies.
42:33 - 43:56 (01:22)
Summary
The hostile political landscape is a battle of two opposite ideologies. Destroying the economy through policies might cause everything to fall apart. Balancing the economy and cultural concerns is crucial, and getting back to letting parents raise their children is important.
ChapterCandidates in Arizona Take Aim at Democracy
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 1
PodcastThe Run-Up
The recent Arizona Republican candidates have explicitly attacked the concept of democracy and the party has taken up Donald Trump's grievances about the last election, a topic that was covered in a previous episode.
43:56 - 45:54 (01:58)
Summary
The recent Arizona Republican candidates have explicitly attacked the concept of democracy and the party has taken up Donald Trump's grievances about the last election, a topic that was covered in a previous episode.
ChapterCandidates in Arizona Take Aim at Democracy
EpisodeThe Grass Roots, Part 1
PodcastThe Run-Up
The "50 plus one" democracy, where 51 people who believe one way can win every time, is a flawed concept as it overlooks the majority in large populations in cities, which tends to be Democrat.
45:55 - 47:16 (01:20)
Summary
The "50 plus one" democracy, where 51 people who believe one way can win every time, is a flawed concept as it overlooks the majority in large populations in cities, which tends to be Democrat. There is a misconception that Republicans are a threat to democracy, whereas the Democrats' claim that they will save democracy by voting for them is baseless.