Episode 9: Did Philosopher Richard Rorty Predict the Rise of Donald Trump in 1998?
Very strong language is used at 12:49. Danny reads from Richard Rorty's prescient book Achieving our Country. Professor Rorty predicts that the economic decline in western democracies creates the conditions for strongman to win power, while the Left embraces cosmopolitanism and identity politics. Once in power, the tyrant reverses these gains of acceptance and dismantles democracy. Enjoy. Music: "Dub Kong" by Caballo From the Free Music Archives CC BY NC
