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The Ezra Klein ShowJul 9, 2024

The Real Danger Within the Democratic Party of a Fundamental Crack-Up

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A Liberal AmericaWide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil WarInto the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey in the Fight for Civil Rights
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The Real Danger Within the Democratic Party of a Fundamental Crack-Up mentions A Liberal America by Stephen Hahn, Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War by John Greenspan, and Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey in the Fight for Civil Rights by Samuel G. Friedman with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

A Liberal AmericaWide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil WarInto the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey in the Fight for Civil Rights
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A Liberal America
Stephen Hahn

I read Stephen Hahn a story in his new book a liberal America which stretches back to America's the country's colonial origins to the present to thin…

Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War
John Greenspan

This book discusses the Wide Awake, a quasi-military force of young Lincoln partisans during the 1860 election.

Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey in the Fight for Civil Rights
Samuel G. Friedman

This is a biography of Hubert Humphrey up until the 1948 Democratic Convention, detailing pivotal moments in American political history.

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It was once a fringe opinion to say President Biden should drop his re-election bid and Democrats should embrace an open convention. That position is fringe no more. But when the conventional wisdom shifts this rapidly, there’s always the danger of overlooking its potential flaws. My colleague, the Times Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie, has been making some of the strongest arguments against Biden dropping out and throwing the nomination contest to a brokered convention. So I invited him on the show to talk through where he and I diverge and how our thinking is changing. Book Recommendations: Into the Bright Sunshine by Samuel G. Freedman Wide Awake by Jon Grinspan Illiberal America by Steven Hahn Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs. This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Elias Isquith. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, with Kate Sinclair and Mary Marge Locker. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Efim Shapiro and Aman Sahota. Our senior editor is Claire Gordon. The show’s production team also includes Annie Galvin, Rollin Hu and Kristin Lin. Original music by Isaac Jones. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Sonia Herrero.
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A Liberal America
Stephen Hahn

The host mentions 'A Liberal America' to highlight its exploration of the illiberal political tradition in American l…

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Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War
John Greenspan

The host mentions this book to highlight the role of the Wide Awake in shaping the political landscape during Lincoln…

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Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey in the Fight for Civil Rights
Samuel G. Friedman

The host briefly mentions the biography to highlight Hubert Humphrey's role in American political history. It serves…

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  • The conversation centers on American political tradition.
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  • Referenced books include A Liberal America by Stephen Hahn and Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War by John Greenspan.
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A Liberal America
Stephen Hahn
Best for Readers interested in American history and political theoryOften cited around American political tradition

“This book stretches back to America's colonial origins to explore the illiberal political tradition in American life, offering a wide-ranging perspective.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in American history and political theory
Key quote: “I read Stephen Hahn a story in his new book a liberal America which stretches back to America's the country's colonial origins to the present to think through sort of like the illiberal political tradition in American life.”
The host mentions 'A Liberal America' to highlight its exploration of the illiberal political tradition in American life. This book provides a wide-ranging perspective that connects historical origins to contemporary issues, making it relevant for understanding current political dynamics.
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Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War cover
Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War
John Greenspan
Best for Historians and political enthusiastsOften cited around Republican Party history

“This book discusses the Wide Awake, a quasi-military force of young Lincoln partisans during the 1860 election, focusing on the Republican Party of that era.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Historians and political enthusiasts
Key quote: “This book discusses the Wide Awake, a quasi-military force of young Lincoln partisans during the 1860 election.”
The host mentions this book to highlight the role of the Wide Awake in shaping the political landscape during Lincoln's election. It provides a detailed examination of a unique group that influenced the Republican Party's rise to power.
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Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey in the Fight for Civil Rights
Samuel G. Friedman
Best for Readers interested in American political history and civil rights.Often cited around Hubert Humphrey biography

“This is a biography of Hubert Humphrey up until the 1948 Democratic Convention, detailing pivotal moments in American political history.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in American political history and civil rights.
Key quote: “This is a biography of Hubert Humphrey up until the 1948 Democratic Convention, detailing pivotal moments in American political history.”
The host briefly mentions the biography to highlight Hubert Humphrey's role in American political history. It serves as a reference point for understanding the civil rights movement during that era.
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A Liberal America
The Ezra Klein Show · 57:59
I read Stephen Hahn a story in his new book a liberal America which stretches back to America's the country's colonial origins to the present to thin…
Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War
The Ezra Klein Show · 57:16
This book discusses the Wide Awake, a quasi-military force of young Lincoln partisans during the 1860 election.
Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey in the Fight for Civil Rights
The Ezra Klein Show · 56:04
This is a biography of Hubert Humphrey up until the 1948 Democratic Convention, detailing pivotal moments in American political history.
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A Liberal America
Stephen Hahn

The host mentions 'A Liberal America' to highlight its exploration of the illiberal political tradition in American life. This book provides a wide…

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Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War
John Greenspan

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Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey in the Fight for Civil Rights
Samuel G. Friedman

The host briefly mentions the biography to highlight Hubert Humphrey's role in American political history. It serves as a reference point for under…

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