What Happens When You Stop Being a Superpower?

Matter of Opinion

New York Times Opinion

Society & Culture, Ross Douthat, News, New York Times, Journalism

4.2 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 22 June 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

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As authoritarian nations like China and Russia try to assert their power, President Biden has said the United States is fighting a global battle to save democracy. So why is America building relationships with countries that are far from democratic utopias? On this episode of “Matter of Opinion,” the hosts talk about global realignment with sometimes imperfect allies and how risky this moment could be.

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0:00.0	Okay, it's Michelle.
0:02.0	Before we jump into this week's episode,
0:04.2	I want to recommend a podcast that I have been loving lately.
0:08.2	It's called The Run Up,
0:09.4	and it's hosted by New York Times political reporter,
0:12.0	a Steadhundan.
0:13.4	They're just finishing up their latest season.
0:15.4	It's all about people shaping the American political landscape
0:18.6	ahead of the 2024 election.
0:21.0	Outside of public view,
0:22.6	the four voters are really paying attention.
0:25.7	In this week's episode, the last of the season,
0:28.0	they go to Iowa,
0:29.3	where the Republican primary is heating up,
0:31.8	and where evangelical Christians
0:33.8	are aiming to play an outsized role again this year.
0:38.4	So that's The Run Up.
0:40.1	Find them wherever you listen to us, subscribe, enjoy.
0:44.0	Okay, on to today's show.
0:46.4	Lydia, how was your trip?
0:50.8	Oh, it was incredibly illuminating and heartbreaking trip.
0:57.4	Going to a place like the border between Chad and Sudan
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