Springtime for Demagogues

Walter Olson of CATO joins the panel for debate analysis, including the rise of “RamaSMARMY.” Plus, a discussion of the 14th Amendment argument for disqualifying Trump, and disentangling the Hunter Biden story threads. And in our Highlights and Lowlights segment, Linda celebrates the election of Bernardo Arévalo, an anti-corruption crusader, as president of Guatemala.

show notes:

University of Pennsylvania Law Review article on the 14th Amendment

Linda’s highlight:

https://www.vox.com/world-politics/2023/8/20/23838763/guatemala-elections-alvarez-torres-democracy-corruption

Walter’s lowlight:

https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2023/06/republicans-rehash-vaccine-mandate-policies-ndaa-amendments/387774/

Damon’s highlight:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/disabled-children-institutionalization-history/674763/

Bill’s lowlights:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-24/desantis-vows-to-send-us-military-into-mexico-to-stop-fentanyl

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/24/vivek-ramaswamy-gop-debate-00112752

Mona’s lowlight:

https://twitter.com/Heritage/status/1694012835842375809?s=20

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