With Attorney General Bill Barr as His Shield, Trump Regime Enters New Phase of American Authoritarianism

Interview with Jason Stanley, Jacob Urowsky Professor of Philosophy at Yale University, conducted by Scott Harris

Jason Stanley discusses his views on Donald Trump’s post-impeachment acquittal behavior, i.e. revenge firings and apparent interference in Roger Stone’s DOJ sentencing recommendation. He also explores the role of mass protests in this critical moment for democracy and the status of institutions that are in place to provide checks and balances on presidential abuse of power.

Jason Stanley is also the author of five books, including How Propaganda Works, winner of the Prose Award in Philosophy from the Association of American Publishers, and How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them, called by historian Jan T. Gross a “must-read” for all of us who take seriously our responsibility as citizens.

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