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Oct 26
12m 43s

Joel Stein: "In Defense Of Elitism"

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Is America divided by more than just politics? In this 2019 conversation, Michael talks with humorist and author Joel Stein about his provocative book, "In Defense of Elitism: Why I'm Better Than You and You Are Better Than Someone Who Didn't Buy This Book." Stein argues that Donald Trump's rise was fueled by anti-elitism and a growing distrust of experts, e ... Show More
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