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The Three Faces Of Trumpism

November 29, 2025·51 min·4 clips

Jed Purdy explains how Trump is copying Orban's playbook to target enemies and dismantle independent institutions.

Dahlia Lithwick hosts Jed Purdy and David Post to analyze three competing narratives about Trump's America: authoritarian crisis, deep-seated dysfunction, and constitutional regime change. They explore how these frames shape understanding of current events and discuss potential paths forward for democracy.

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