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The Calling

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America From Scratch

Do We Elect Narcissistic Leaders?

Season 1 Episode 16

A study finds that politicians score higher than other professionals on the Narcissistic Personality Inventory, with a spike in characteristics like superiority, arrogance, and entitlement. Do we reward these characteristics with the way we vote? What would happen if we selected our leaders randomly, like we select our jurors for jury duty?

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If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we have states?
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If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we have a president?
Should 12-Year-Olds be Allowed to Vote?
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If we made “America From Scratch” today, would 12-year-olds be allowed to vote?
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