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Guest: Professor Dennis Teti, Faculty at the Institute of World Politics (IWP)
In this 2024 Election Series special episode, Professor Teti discusses democracy, the American constitution, and the role of the administrative state. He draws on his expertise in political theory and his experience running for Congress to provide insights on these important topics.
Main Topics Discussed:
Teti's background teaching courses on the history of Western political thought and American political thought at IWP (00:01:22)
Teti's experience running for Congress and what he learned about voter engagement and the political process (00:02:53)
The founding principles of democracy and the "aristocratic" elements built into the American system (00:06:16)
Concerns about the growth of the administrative state and its impact on democratic governance (00:38:16)
The potential for a "realigning election" that could fundamentally reshape American politics (00:52:34)
The risks and opportunities presented by economic crises and the need to defend the Constitution (01:01:01)
Where to Find:
Guest:
Professor Dennis Teti on the IWP website: www.iwp.edu/fa...
Host:
Jim Robbins, Dean of Academics at IWP on the IWP website: www.iwp.edu/le...