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Why Won’t America’s Aging Elite Retire? | Interesting Times with Ross Douthat

Jul 30, 2026 · 0:51:50
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  • Boomers are reluctant to relinquish control of offices.
  • Younger generations may need to revolt for change.
  • Democracy is distorted by the power of the old.

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American historian · 2 podcast appearances
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