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The Future of American Democracy
11:33 - 14:34 (03:01)
The host wonders if the current political climate in the United States is just a temporary anomaly or if it's the beginning of a longer and darker story, given the complicated history of the country and the ongoing racial reckoning, the outcome of which is uncertain.
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This transcript highlights a discussion between two individuals regarding the current political and societal state in America, pondering whether it's temporary or the start of a potentially endless story of two tribes without a happy ending.
11:33 - 12:48 (01:15)
Summary
This transcript highlights a discussion between two individuals regarding the current political and societal state in America, pondering whether it's temporary or the start of a potentially endless story of two tribes without a happy ending.
ChapterThe Future of American Democracy
Episode"David Remnick"
PodcastSmartLess
The speaker reflects on the country's philosophical roots that led to a liberal democratic society despite its past problems and on the current racial reckoning happening in America.
12:48 - 14:34 (01:46)
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The speaker reflects on the country's philosophical roots that led to a liberal democratic society despite its past problems and on the current racial reckoning happening in America. The pandemic serves as a rehearsal, not just for other pandemics, but also for climate change.