Why a Strong Democracy Requires Strong Political Enemies | Bob Talisse
Why are political foes important to democracy? Turns out, they keep you from turning against your allies. Bob Talisse, Chair of the Philosophy Departm...
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Today’s political dialogue is designed to make us angry, and the 24-hour news cycle has effectively devolved into an echo of Donald Trump’s Twitter account. Operating under the bold assumption that effective policy isn’t made by “owning” people on YouTube, host Dan Sally speaks with data experts, historians, and people affected by the issues of the day to gain a broader understanding of what – exactly – should America be doing right now. If you need an escape from your high school classmate’s dumb memes, consider this your oasis.
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