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Democracy Paradox

Justin Kempf

Is it possible for a democracy to govern undemocratically? Can the people elect an undemocratic leader? Is it possible for democracy to bring about authoritarianism? And if so, what does this say about democracy? ​​My name is Justin Kempf. Every week I talk to the brightest minds on subjects like international relations, political theory, and history to explore democracy from every conceivable angle. Topics like civil resistance, authoritarian successor parties, and the autocratic middle class challenge our ideas about democracy. Join me as we unravel new topics every week.

Episodes
Disinformation is a Threat to Democracy Says Barbara McQuadeMarch 26, 2024
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Grading Biden's Foreign Policy with Alexander WardMarch 19, 2024
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Peter Pomerantsev on Winning an Information WarMarch 12, 2024
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Is Democracy Still in Decline? Yana Gorokhovskaia on the Freedom in the World ReportMarch 05, 2024
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When We Misread Dictators... Steve Coll on Saddam Hussein and the American Invasion of IraqFebruary 27, 2024
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Why is the Immigration System Broken? Jonathan Blitzer on How American Foreign Policy in Central America Created a CrisisFebruary 20, 2024
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The Surveillance State in China Began With Mao Says Minxin PeiFebruary 13, 2024
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After a Coup, Can the Constitutional Order Be Repaired? Adem Abebe on Rebuilding Constitutions in West AfricaFebruary 06, 2024
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Can Poland Repair its Constitutional Democracy? Tomás Daly Believes it CanJanuary 30, 2024
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Simon Shuster on Zelensky in War and PeaceJanuary 23, 2024
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Marcela Rios Tobar on the Failed Constitutional Process in ChileJanuary 16, 2024
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Kurt Weyland on the Resilience of DemocracyJanuary 09, 2024
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Is a New Jim Crow Emerging in India? Ashutosh Varshney Gives a WarningJanuary 02, 2024
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Does Democracy Rely on a Civic Bargain? Josiah Ober Makes the CaseDecember 26, 2023
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Is Islamism Democratic? Sebnem Gumuscu on Islamist Parties in Egypt, Tunisia, and TurkeyDecember 19, 2023
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Can America Fight Back Against the Authoritarian Economic Statecraft of China? Bethany Allen Believes We CanDecember 12, 2023
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Does Democracy Die in Darkness? Katlyn Carter on Transparency and Secrecy in Early Representative GovernmentsDecember 05, 2023
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How Can Democracy Survive in an Age of Discontent? Rachel Navarre and Matthew Rhodes-Purdy on Populism and Political ExtremismNovember 28, 2023
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Rachel Schwartz on How Guatemala Rose Up Against Democratic BackslidingNovember 21, 2023
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Who is Alexey Navalny? David Herszenhorn Paints a PictureNovember 14, 2023
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Leadership is Not a Formula Says Moshik TemkinNovember 07, 2023
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Patricia Evangelista Says The Philippines is an Example of What Happens When Autocrats and Dictators Rise and We Let ThemOctober 31, 2023
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Cenk Uygur is Running an Unorthodox Campaign for PresidentOctober 24, 2023
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Shadi Hamid on Democracy, Liberalism, and the Middle EastOctober 17, 2023
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Branko Milanovic on Different Visions of InequalityOctober 10, 2023
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