#311 Is This The End Of Democracy, Or The Return of It? Ft. David Litt

American Fever Dream

Betches

News, Politics, Daily News

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 14 August 2020

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Today Amanda talks to David Litt, a former speechwriter for President Obama and author of “Democracy In One Book Or Less.” Litt explains why, despite living in a democracy, the will of the people is so rarely implemented. He describes why understanding the rise of Mitch McConnell is key to understanding our democratic decay, and recounts visiting McConnell’s old frat house to look for answers. They discuss historical precedents for crying “voter fraud” and how throughout history, losing parties tend to eliminate voters instead of making themselves more electable. Finally, they deliberate whether we’re facing the end of democracy, or the return of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:50.0	It's Amanda and today we are here with David Litt.
0:52.0	David Litt is a former speech writer for President
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1:00.1	Democracy and One Book or Less. Hi David, thanks so much for being with us.
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