The People Have Fought Back Against the President Before, and Can Again (with Prof. Corey Brettschneider)
The People Have Fought Back Against the President Before, and Can Again (with Prof. Corey Brettschneider)  
Podcast: Black Man Spy with Malcolm Nance
Rating: Explicit Published On: Thu Sep 18 2025
Description: Malcolm Nance welcomes professor Corey Brettschneider to Black Man Spy.Corey Brettschneider is a professor at Brown University, where he teaches constitutionallaw and politics. He discusses his book, "Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It" and relate past authoritarianism to the current moment. He and Malcolm discuss historical parallels between contemporary political threats and significant moments in American history, such as the sedition acts under John Adams, the actions of James Buchanan, and the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. They also discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the weaponization of free speech.If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend!Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter:https://malcolmnance.substack.com/