#473 : How conservatives hijacked democracy

America's Democrats

English - March 30, 2020 17:33 - 59 minutes - 41 MB - ★★★ - 54 ratings
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How conservatives hijacked democracy, and how progressives can win it back. Plus, Trump in a showdown with science. Bill Press with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan.

Caroline Fredrickson on her book The Democracy Fix: How to Win the Fight for Fair Rules, Fair Courts and Fair Elections.

Caroline Frederickson - Pt 1

Despite representing a minority of the American public, conservatives are in power across the country. In her book The Democracy Fix, author Caroline Frederickson tells us how it happened and how to turn it around.

Caroline Frederickson - Pt 2

Part Two of our conversation with Caroline Fredrickson about her book “The Democracy Fix: How to Win the Fight for Fair Rules, Fair Courts and Fair Elections”. The book suggests that progressives can learn from the conservative playbook. But can progressives do that and not sacrifice democratic values along the way?

Jonathan Swan

Trump vs Reality. Bill Press talks with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan. If you'd like to hear the entire interview, visit BillPressPods.com.

Jim Hightower

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