Episodes

  • Trump shot at rally - Former president survives assassination attempt

    Trump shot at rally - Former president survives assassination attempt
    Jul 14 2024
    A routine campaign rally turns tragic as former President Donald Trump is shot and wounded in Butler, Pennsylvania. This episode provides a detailed account of the sniper attack, its immediate aftermath, and the national response. From eyewitness reports to official statements, it explores the incident's impact on political discourse, security protocols, and the 2024 presidential race. The report offers a sobering look at political violence in America and its potential consequences for democracy.
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    15 mins
  • Untangling the Toxic Legacy of Trump's Divisive 2016 Campaign Rallies

    Untangling the Toxic Legacy of Trump's Divisive 2016 Campaign Rallies
    Jun 5 2024
    This hard-hitting episode examines how Donald Trump's raucous 2016 campaign rallies mainstreamed racism, xenophobia, and sowed division that undermined American democracy. It deconstructs the inflammatory rhetoric demonizing minorities like Muslims and immigrants that emboldened extremism and hate crimes. The analysis also explores how the rallies' embrace of conspiracy theories and rejection of truth eroded democratic norms, paving the way for events like the Capitol insurrection. An unflinching look at one of the darkest chapters in modern U.S. politics.
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    30 mins