Nancy MacLean -Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America

The video discusses the book 'Democracy and Chains' by a Duke University professor, exploring the influence of economist James Buchanan and CEO Charles Koch on American politics. It highlights their strategies to alter democratic processes, including gerrymandering and voter suppression, and their push for a constitutional convention. The speaker shares their research journey, linking historical events like desegregation to current political challenges. The video concludes with a call to action to protect democracy and public education.

What are the potential consequences of a constitutional convention as discussed in the book?

How does the book connect historical events to current political issues?

What parallels are drawn between the fight for public education in the 1950s and today?

In what ways does the author suggest that citizens can respond to the current political climate?