The Michael Shermer Show

The Michael Shermer Show

214. Tom Nichols — Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy

Oct 2, 2021 · 01:36:30

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Tom Nichols blames citizens for democracy's troubles.
Traces illiberalism to narcissism and resistance to change.
Challenges elite-focused explanations for democratic decline.

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