Book · 2026 · Political Science
Crisis of the Common Good
The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America
Why people recommend it
Crisis of the Common Good by Chris Murphy is a political book examining the state of modern community and governance. Matt Duss discussed the work on The Ezra Klein Show, where he stated that he had been reading it and strongly recommended it to listeners. Duss explained that Senator Chris Murphy successfully articulated a robust theory regarding the underlying issues affecting modern politics and the breakdown of the common good. According to Duss, the book offered valuable insights into the ailments plaguing contemporary society, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding current political dynamics. Duss highlighted the senator's ability to diagnose these systemic challenges clearly through his writing.
Who recommended it
- Matt Duss Recommended
Matt Duss — 1 mention
“you mentioned Senator Chris Murphy and his his new book, The Crisis of the Common Good. I've just been reading it and I really I really recommend it because as I said, I think Senator Murphy um has been one someone who has really articulated a strong theory of the case of what really ails our politics”