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The Death of American Democracy?

The Death of American Democracy?

FromThis Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler


The Death of American Democracy?

FromThis Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Nov 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What happens when one party in the world’s most powerful democracy no longer believes in democracy? The Republican assault on America’s elections and democratic system has worsened critically since we examined it in Season One. Now bitterly divided and reeling from the Jan 6 attacks, the USA stands on the brink of another Trump presidency. Will it become a democracy in name only?
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“Democracy is on life-support in the United States.” – Brian Klaas



“We have a predictably conservative court, and it’s out of step with mainstream politics in the US.” – Jamal Greene



“American fascism is nothing new, it just wasn’t in the White House before.” – Sarah Churchwell



“Neoliberalism is over. There’s a realisation now in the West that we can’t rely on Russia and China for our goods and not pay a political price for it.” – Arthur Snell



“Political polarisation and hatred for the other side has reached such a point that one of the parties is willing to countenance the erosion of democracy.” – Idrees Kahloon



Written and presented by Arthur Snell. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Assistant producer: Jacob Archbold. Original music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com . Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Doomsday Watch is a Podmasters production.
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Released:
Nov 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Doomsday Watch explores the geopolitical threats of tomorrow with Arthur Snell, former diplomat and head of the International section of the UK’s anti-terrorist programme Prevent. From the crisis in American democracy to the collapse of the Middle East’s petrochemical oligarchies, this is your guide to the dangers that mass media isn’t covering. Want to support us and help get involved with the future of the podcast? Sign up at www.doomsdaywatch.co.uk and get episodes ad-free and early, as well as behind the scenes content, extended interviews and a deeper dive into each episode. From Podmasters, the team behind Oh God, What Now? and The Bunker.