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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 50 MIN

We don't need politicians. Hélène Landemore makes the case

from The Colin McEnroe Show · host Connecticut Public Radio

Do we really need politicians? What would our politics look like without them? These are some of the ideas that Yale political scientist Hélène Landemore explores in her work, including in the Connecticut Citizens’ Assembly, taking place this summer. Landemore joins us for the hour. GUEST: Hélène Landemore: Professor of Political Science at Yale University. Her new book is Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule Music featured (in order): Hands Across The Sea – John Philip Sousa as performed by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart – Stevie Wonder People Have the Power – Patti Smith Democracy – Leonard Cohen Love Is Sweeping the Country – Chris Connor Of Thee I Sing – Ella Fitzgerald Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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