The Jackpod: Democracy and its discontents
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
WBUR
4.3 • 3.9K Ratings
🗓️ 12 January 2024
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the Americans who seem poised to reject democracy in 2024.
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| 0:57.0 | Well, it's 2024, and it's also the return of the jackpot. I'm Magna Chakrobarti, and yes, I can hear you cheering and clapping out there in podcast land because the jackpot is indeed back. |
| 1:17.0 | It's where on-point news analyst Jack Beattie helps us connect history, literature, and politics in a way that brings unique clarity to the world |
| 1:25.2 | we live in now. |
| 1:26.2 | Hello there, Jack, and happy New Year to you. |
| 1:29.2 | Hello and a very happy new year to you, Magnum. |
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| 1:35.0 | So let's get right to it. |
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