Published May 18, 2021

The Spectacle of the G.O.P.'s Shrinking Tent

Ezra Klein and political historian Nicole Hemmer delve into the Republican Party's evolution, focusing on its alignment with Donald Trump and conservative media's role in amplifying political extremism, while exploring the broader implications for American democracy and election integrity.

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Political StakesThe conversation shifts to the Republican Party's influence on election integrity and the growing polarization in American politics. Ezra Klein and Nicole Hemmer examine how these dynamics threaten democratic principles and the stability of the political system.

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