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Trump incited a mob. American Democracy suffered.

Trump incited a mob. American Democracy suffered.

FromThe Trump Trials: Sidebar


Trump incited a mob. American Democracy suffered.

FromThe Trump Trials: Sidebar

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jan 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The breach of the U.S. Capitol was a remarkable moment in American history. Professor Sarah Binder explains how the usually uneventful vote was expected to unfold, and reporter Philip Bump lays out the challenges a divided GOP faces in the aftermath.Related reading and episodesDoes Trump’s refusal to concede put national security at risk?What happens if Trump refuses to accept a loss?Two different stories of American unrest
Released:
Jan 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

“Can He Do That?” is The Washington Post’s politics podcast, exploring the powers and limitations of the American presidency, and what happens when they're tested. Led by host Allison Michaels, each episode asks a new question about this extraordinary moment in American history and answers with insight into how our government works, how to understand ongoing events, and the implications when branches of government collide.