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    One Year Later

    McDonald's, elitism and expertise

    One year after Donald Trump won over the masses, a debate over the role of elitism continues. Some maintain that Trump was elected because many Americans are sick and tired of being talked down to by smug, condescending elitists.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Ruben Navarrette, Jr. • Dec 12, 2017 • 1 min read

    One year after Donald Trump won over the masses, a debate over the role of elitism continues. Some maintain that Trump was elected because many Americans are sick and tired of being talked down to by smug, condescending elitists. Others claim that what put Trump in office is something even more dangerous -- a growing skepticism of expertise that has left ordinary people convinced that they know more than they really do. Which is it? We sort it all out.

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      Ruben Navarrette, Jr.

      Political Columnist

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      Quinn O'Toole

      managing producer

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Yael Even Or

      Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Patrick T. Reardon

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      Thomas Nichols

      Naval War College

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