Anne Applebaum: The Loss of 'Democratic Faith'
Episode Date: October 16, 2025The U.S. has been a model for other aspiring democracies since 1776. At the same time, the idea of America as the leader of the democratic world has a...
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746 episodes transcribedThe U.S. has been a model for other aspiring democracies since 1776. At the same time, the idea of America as the leader of the democratic world has a...
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