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The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History

The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History

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Anne Applebaum and America’s backsliding democracy

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In this episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic’s David Frum
reflects on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in
Europe, examining how postwar reconciliation—not battlefield
triumph—became America’s true finest hour. He contrasts that legacy
with Donald Trump’s recent bombastic Victory Day statement, urging
a rededication to the values that built a more peaceful world.
David is then joined by The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum to discuss
the astonishing and brazen corruption of the Trump presidency, how
authoritarian regimes seek to break institutions, and the hardship
of losing friendships to politics. Finally, David answers listener
questions on fostering open-minded political dialogue among
polarized high-school students, why America hasn’t developed a
strong worker-based political movement like its European
counterparts, and how to think about class in modern U.S. politics.
He also weighs in on the risk of data suppression under the Trump
administration and reflects on whether his long-held conservative
values still belong to the political right. Get more from your
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