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Episode 1116: ‘These are The Times that Try Men’s Souls’ About Which the Founders’ Warned, Former Appeals Court Judge J. Michael Luttig Says in Speech
The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 9, 2026
Brian is out "doing democracy" today. This is a rebroadcast of February 24, 2026.
‘These are The Times that Try Men’s Souls’ About Which the Founders’ Warned, Former Appeals Court Judge J. Michael Luttig Says in Speech
In a February 17th speech before the New York City Bar Association, retired 4th Circuit Appeals Court Judge J. Michael Luttig cited several of America’s founders, who anticipated demagogues who might try to dismantle the republic. But he also spoke of the country’s resilience in the face of such…
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