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American Carnage
Book • 2019
American Carnage provides a comprehensive look at the making of the modern Republican Party, highlighting how a decade of cultural upheaval, populist outrage, and ideological warfare made the GOP vulnerable to a takeover by Donald J. Trump.
The book is based on hundreds of exclusive interviews with key figures such as President Trump, Paul Ryan, Ted Cruz, John Boehner, and Mitch McConnell.
It explores the fundamental questions at the center of America’s current turmoil, including the transformation of the GOP’s values and policies, and how Trump’s victory was a culmination of the party’s internal civil war and broader societal changes.
The book is based on hundreds of exclusive interviews with key figures such as President Trump, Paul Ryan, Ted Cruz, John Boehner, and Mitch McConnell.
It explores the fundamental questions at the center of America’s current turmoil, including the transformation of the GOP’s values and policies, and how Trump’s victory was a culmination of the party’s internal civil war and broader societal changes.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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when discussing Trump's vision of the U.S. as announced in his first inaugural address.


Adam Tooze

61 snips
The U.S. Government Shutdown
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, referring to 

, the author of the book, when introducing him.


Leon Neyfakh


Tim Alberta

31 snips
Benghazi: Episode 6 - Radicals
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as one of the books written by 

.


Donald Miller


John C. McManus

13 snips
Part 2: The Death of FDR
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as the book authored by his guest, discussed to explain the Doge project's impact on US government.


Jonathan Freedland

How Trump, Musk and Doge shattered the US government
Mentioned by the host as ![undefined]()

's latest book to frame his commentary on authoritarian trends.

Sasha Abramsky
June 3, 2026 - Sasha Abramsky | Edward McCaffery | Steven Simon
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as one of 

's previous books.


Saagar Enjeti


Tim Alberta

12/9/23: COVID, TRUMP, Q-ANON: Evangelical Extremism with Tim Alberta
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as a New York Times bestseller that sets up the narrative of his latest book.


Michael Steele

Evangelicals in the Age of Political Extremism: With Tim Alberta [Rebroadcast]
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as his own book, referenced while discussing institutional decline and his reporting background.


Tim Alberta

Why AI, energy, and infrastructure will define the continent’s future
Recommended by 

; not much has changed since its publication.


Maggie Haberman

Maggie Haberman on How Trump Has Changed
Recommended by 

, it explores how Trump, Musk, and Doge have impacted the U.S. government.


Allison Gill

American Carnage (feat. Sasha Abramsky; John Fugelsang)



