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Author Says Populist Leaders Are Undermining Democracy

Are democracies under threat? A discussion with UChicago law professor Tom Ginsburg.

Aired 11/06/2018 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Author Says Populist Leaders Are Undermining Democracy

Clip: 11/6/2018 | 9m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Are democracies under threat? A discussion with UChicago law professor Tom Ginsburg.

Are democracies under threat? University of Chicago law professor Tom Ginsburg thinks they are, and has co-authored a new book on saving this country’s constitutional democracy.

Aired 11/06/2018 | Rating NR

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Political Button Discovery at NEIU Offers Glimpse Into Past

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Clip: 11/6/2018 | 3m 32s | A collection of political buttons includes hundreds of local and national races. (3m 32s)

Strong Interest, Minimal Issues for Chicago-Area Voters

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Clip: 11/6/2018 | 5m 58s | Election officials say voter turnout has been higher than in previous midterm elections. (5m 58s)

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