In this presidential election, there’s a lot of concern about threats to democracy. But we’ve been here before.A new book by Brown University Professor Corey Brettschneider titled The Presidents and the People profiles five past presidents who expanded their power and tried to overturn democratic principles. Brettschneider tells host Ed Fitzpatrick that the hope for our future lies not with courts or politicians, but with “we the people.” Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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