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Interesting Times with Ross DouthatAug 14, 2025

Abolish the Senate. End the Electoral College. Pack the Court.

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Abolish the Senate. End the Electoral College. Pack the Court. mentions The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding, Charisma in American Life by Molly Worthen, The Right of the People, and Unruly Americans by Woody Holton with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding

That's the kind of argument that my guest today makes in his new book, The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.

Charisma in American Life
Molly Worthen

There’s a religious historian, Molly Worthen, who has a new book out about charisma in American life that I’ve been reading in recently.

The Right of the People

That's the kind of argument that my guest today makes in his new book, The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.

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For Democrats, President Trump’s victories have revealed the antidemocratic flaws at the core of our government. But could it be an opening for a constitutional revolution as the party searches for its next leader? This week, Ross explores what that revolution would entail with Osita Nwanevu, the author of the book, “The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.”
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The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding

The host mentions the book to highlight the radical ideas proposed by the author regarding the need for a constitutio…

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Charisma in American Life
Molly Worthen

The host mentions 'Charisma in American Life' to explore the role of charisma in political leadership and its impact…

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The Right of the People

The host mentions 'The Right of the People' to explore radical ideas that could reshape Democratic Party politics in…

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Unruly Americans
Woody Holton

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  • The conversation centers on Democratic Party politics.
  • A second recurring theme is American founding and democracy.
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  • The strongest audience signal points to Political analysts and engaged citizens and Political theorists and those interested in leadership dynamics.
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The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding
Best for Political analysts and engaged citizensOften cited around Democratic Party politics

“The guest makes an argument in his new book about the need for a constitutional revolution in America, suggesting that the current democratic system is flawed.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Political analysts and engaged citizens
Key quote: “That's the kind of argument that my guest today makes in his new book, The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.”
The host mentions the book to highlight the radical ideas proposed by the author regarding the need for a constitutional revolution in response to perceived failures in American democracy. This discussion sets the stage for exploring how these critiques might influence future Democratic strategies.
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Charisma in American Life
Molly Worthen
Best for Political theorists and those interested in leadership dynamicsOften cited around charisma in politics

“The speaker mentions reading a new book by Molly Worthen about charisma in American life, discussing its role in politics and democracy.”

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For: Political theorists and those interested in leadership dynamics
Key quote: “There’s a religious historian, Molly Worthen, who has a new book out about charisma in American life that I’ve been reading in recently.”
The host mentions 'Charisma in American Life' to explore the role of charisma in political leadership and its impact on voter appeal. They discuss how figures like Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump exemplify the importance of charisma in their political success.
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The Right of the People
Best for Political analysts and those interested in democratic reformOften cited around Democratic Party politics

“The concept of the will of the people is very troubled, theoretically. I call my book The Right of the People because I think that phrase better encompasses what I think is actually going on.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Political analysts and those interested in democratic reform
Key quote: “That's the kind of argument that my guest today makes in his new book, The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.”
The host mentions 'The Right of the People' to explore radical ideas that could reshape Democratic Party politics in response to recent electoral failures. The book argues for a constitutional revolution, suggesting that the current democratic framework may not be sufficient to address the challenges posed by populism and authoritarianism.
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Unruly Americans
Woody Holton
Best for Historians and political science studentsOften cited around American founding and democracy

“The speaker references Woody Holton's book for readers interested in understanding the economic distress during the American founding period.”

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For: Historians and political science students
Key quote: “There's a lot of colorful writing that Woody Holton goes through in Unruly Americans if people want another read on this.”
The host references 'Unruly Americans' by Woody Holton to illustrate the economic distress and political context surrounding the American founding. Holton's work provides a colorful narrative that challenges conventional views of the founders' intentions regarding democracy and governance.
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The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding
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That's the kind of argument that my guest today makes in his new book, The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.
Charisma in American Life
Interesting Times with Ross Douthat · 49:38
There’s a religious historian, Molly Worthen, who has a new book out about charisma in American life that I’ve been reading in recently.
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Interesting Times with Ross Douthat · 32:16
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