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Juan Linz is a giant among democratic theorists. His ideas continue to shape how we think about political regimes and institutions. Some of the most well-known subjects in his work include democratic breakdowns, democratic consolidation, and the perils of presidentialism. This episode explores his ideas and what they mean for how we think about politics and democracy today.

Scott Mainwaring is a past guest on the podcast. He is the Eugene and Helen Conley Professor of Political Science at Notre Dame and a fellow at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies.

This is a bonus episode available only for premium subscribers or supports at Patreon. It is part of a series on the great thinkers of democratic thought through conversations with contemporary scholars.

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