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A Resilient Republic
Hosted by Ben Klutsey · ENGLISH
Is democracy broken? Are we a court decision away from losing our individual rights? Can free markets withstand protectionism and navigate the turbulence of technological progress? Can we trust any institutions, and if not, how do we rebuild them? And what, if anything, from the past can help us move forward?
A Resilient Republic explores the research, stories, and ideas relevant to how free societies adapt to change, innovate under pressure, and emerge from disruption stronger than before.
Hosted by Ben Klutsey, executive director of the Mercatus Center, the podcast features conversations with public intellectuals and practitioners examining how markets, institutions, and communities can become resilient enough to preserve freedom without abandoning it.
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A Resilient Republic Episode 2: How Charisma Shapes our Societies with Molly Worthen
3d ago00:46:46Tap to summarizeProfessor Molly Worthen wrote one of the most interesting books I've read. In this episode, we discuss her book, Spellbound, and her surprising argument that charisma isn't so much about charm or power. It's the ability to tell a story people want to live in. We unpack how different leaders build followings, why America is uniquely fertile ground for charismatic movements, and what kind of charisma can create a more resilient future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.benklutsey.com
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A Resilient Republic Episode 1: Hamilton, Jefferson, and their Competing Visions of American Government with Jeff Rosen
Jul 300:41:26Tap to summarizeIn this very first episode, constitutional scholar Jeff Rosen joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Pursuit of Liberty, the enduring disagreements between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, and how their competing visions of government have shaped 250 years of American history, constitutional interpretation, supreme court justices, presidential powers, and civil discourse. Together, we learn why America's resilience has depended not on consensus, but on institutions capable of absorbing disagreement while preserving liberty. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.benklutsey.com
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