Has the Political Establishment Failed America?

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🗓️ 13 April 2017

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Has the political establishment failed America? Whether they voted for Trump or Sanders or none of the above, millions of Americans say the answer is yes – and that the system benefits the elites at the expense of everyone else. Others say that despite its flaws, the political establishment has been a force for unparalleled stability, prosperity and equality — and that it is now the only thing standing between America and the abyss. Is it time for the old guard to come to the rescue or to make way for a new political reality? Arguing in favour of the motion were Michael Eric Dyson of Georgetown University and William Howell of UChicago. Arguing against the motion were Jennifer Rubin of the Washington Post and Eric Oliver of UChicago. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:59.0	empowering individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas.
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1:34.2	establishment and we have issues each day. My newsroom is buzzing every day.
1:39.7	Who would think that the White House press briefing would be command viewing every afternoon. But it is. From the travel ban
1:48.3	to the transgender bathrooms, to the drug prices, to the anti-Semitic actions to the number of women in Donald
1:55.6	Trump's cabinet. Four out of 23. So tonight's debate could just not be more timely. Let's get started and you are going to take part in this as well.
2:09.0	Our topic, the political establishment has failed America.
2:16.2	In a moment I'll be asking you to vote on this motion using your cell phone. After that, we will hear the opening speeches of our speakers.
2:27.0	And then I will announce, after their speeches, the results of that first vote.
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