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Truth, Politics and Power

Summary: THE DEMOCRACY TEST with Heather Cox Richardson and Neal Conan The presidency of Donald Trump has sparked a national conversation .Is our democracy at risk? Across the country, scholars, activists and citizens are taking stock.  With an eye on how democracies have failed throughout history, and on the rise of authoritarian leaders across the globe, they ask the question … can it happen here? The Democracy Test gives a broad and diverse national platform to this work as we seek to understand what is truly unique in this moment of our nation’s history, what brought us here, and what it would take to emerge with an even stronger understanding of what democracy means in America and what we can do now to move toward an even stronger expression of  its ideals.

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 Gerrymander | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:52

A Gerrymander Edition of Truth Politics and Power delves into the structural advantage that Republicans enjoy in the House of Representatives. Both parties redraw electoral lines to help themselves.

 National Security | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:46

President Trump is delegating more authority over National Security to the generals who lead the National Security Council and the Pentagon. On this Edition of Truth Politics and Power, how the National Security Council makes decisions, how it meshes with the President and his Cabinet, and the vast differences between the two generals he’s appointed as National Security Advisor.

 The Wall | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:48

The Wall by TRUTH, POLITICS AND POWER

 "Unthinkable" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:43

Trump said that, as President, opponents should never know whether or not he would use nuclear weapons…that unpredictability comes as new technology undermines nuclear deterrence and ushers in a new era of instability.

 6. Politics Of Fear (Repeat Program) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

Analyzes the meaning and purpose of hateful language, and the failure of imagination, that’s left so many Americans without meaningful employment. Plus a recommended reading segment.

 Civil War | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

As President Trump expands US involvement in he Middle East, host Neal Conan explores the conflicts in Iraq and Syria in depth.

 "You're Fired" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:59

"You're Fired" by TRUTH, POLITICS AND POWER

 "Strongman" Edition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

"Strongman" Edition by TRUTH, POLITICS AND POWER

 The Strongmen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

The Strongmen by TRUTH, POLITICS AND POWER

 Politically Correct | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

Politically Correct by TRUTH, POLITICS AND POWER

 The EU Trouble In Paradise | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

The EU Trouble In Paradise by TRUTH, POLITICS AND POWER

 Party Politics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

Party Politics by TRUTH, POLITICS AND POWER

 Chemical Weapons | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

Chemical Weapons by TRUTH, POLITICS AND POWER

 (DPRK) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

(DPRK) by TRUTH, POLITICS AND POWER

 Politics Of Fear | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:00

Politics Of Fear by TRUTH, POLITICS AND POWER

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