Jon Stewart and Pete Buttigieg break down what a working government really looks like. Pete Buttigieg argues that a functioning democracy depends on a government doing three key things: providing basic services, protecting people’s freedoms from outside threats, and limiting its own power. He points to that last role—self-restraint—as one of the biggest challenges today. And there are real concerns: when officials target journalists, punish dissent, or overstep legal boundaries, it raises questions about whether government is fulfilling its most basic responsibilities. This isn’t about one party or ideology. It’s about the principle that no institution should operate without checks. When government fails to hold itself accountable, it risks losing the trust and protection it’s supposed to provide. At its core, democracy only works when power is kept in check and those in charge are held to the same standards as everyone else. #Politics #Government #Democracy #JonStewart #PeteButti...