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The conversation explores how Donald Trump exploited a cultural willingness to choose comfort over discomfort, enabling his rise and ongoing influence, while questioning the moral and institutional failures that allowed it. The discussion centers on Republican complicity, voter agency, me
The conversation explores how Donald Trump exploited a cultural willingness to choose comfort over discomfort, enabling his rise and ongoing influence, while questioning the moral and institutional failures that allowed it. The discussion centers on Republican complicity, voter agency, me
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Guest
J
Jonathan V. Last
interview on Pod Save America
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Jonathan V. LastLovettDonald TrumpMarco RubioStephen Miller
Books
The Triadby Jonathan V. Last
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The Bulwark
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CongressElectionsForeign PolicyGeopoliticsImmigrationSupreme CourtUs Politics
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