Chapter
The Power of the President
19:51 - 24:45 (04:54)
The current president of the US has significant power to initiate the assassination of someone, which poses a threat to democracy. Unlike past presidents who relied on their power to mobilize people to make their own decisions, the current president commands an unprecedented amount of military and economic power.
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The concept of the presidency has evolved significantly over the last 150 years.
19:51 - 22:23 (02:31)
Summary
The concept of the presidency has evolved significantly over the last 150 years. While we use the word "president" as if it were a timeless term, there have been significant changes in how the presidency is perceived and wielded.
ChapterThe Power of the President
Episode#180 – Jeremi Suri: History of American Power
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The level of power that a sitting president has in today's democracy raises questions of whether they have the ability to initiate an assassination of a political enemy or a terrorist leader.
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Summary
The level of power that a sitting president has in today's democracy raises questions of whether they have the ability to initiate an assassination of a political enemy or a terrorist leader. Unlike historical presidents, current presidents have more military and economic power, which can be dangerous for the idea of democracy.