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The Demise of Democracy in Hungary

Princeton University's Kim Scheppele joins Deep Dish to explain why the failure of one democracy should matter to every democracy.
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While Europe has been struggling to contain COVID-19, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has used his country's emergency response to reduce checks on his power and make himself a de facto dictator. Princeton University's Kim Scheppele joins Deep Dish to explain why the failure of one democracy should matter to every democracy and examine whether Hungary could have ripple effects on other political systems in Europe and beyond.

About the Guests
Kim Lane Sheppele
Professor of Sociology and International Affairs, Princeton University
Brian Hanson
Former Vice President, Studies
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Brian Hanson served as the vice president of studies at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He managed the Council's research operations and hosted the Council's weekly podcast, Deep Dish on Global Affairs.
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