Corey Brettschneider, a professor of political science at Brown University, teaches law and political theory. He’s the author of multiple books, most recently, The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It. He’s also the co-host of a new podcast, The Oath and the Office.

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