He Has a Plan for the Left. It Might Involve Overthrowing the Constitution.

The conversation centers on the state of American democracy and whether a constitutional revolution is needed. Osita Nwanevu, author of "The Right of the People, Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding," argues that the U.S. system is fundamentally undemocratic due to factors like the malapportioned Senate and the outsized influence of economic elites. Nwanevu suggests reforms such as adding new states, addressing the Electoral College, and empowering workers through measures like the PRO Act. He contends that a focus on economic democracy, linking worker power to broader democratic principles, could resonate with voters. While Douthat acknowledges the appeal of these ideas, he questions their practicality and whether they align with the will of the people, given the fickleness of public opinion.