Episode 248 | Democracy or Republic?: William B. Allen
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English - June 30, 2022 09:38 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality civility ideas jesus orthodox ted tedtalks advancegood christianity conversations culture Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Often, there is confusion surrounding the United States’ governmental structure. With taglines like the Washington Post’s “Democracy Dies in Darkness” or the protest rally cry, “This is what democracy looks like!” it’s easy to see why. Where does the term “democratic republic” fit into all of this? In light of that, how does it change how we interact with the government? William B. Allen, professor of Political Philosophy at Michigan State University, will offer his insights in this conversation and help us understand these terms more clearly.
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