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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.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Adam Tooze
when discussing Trump's vision of the U.S. as announced in his first inaugural address.
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The U.S. Government Shutdown
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Leon Neyfakh
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Tim Alberta
, the author of the book, when introducing him.
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Benghazi: Episode 6 - Radicals
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Donald Miller
as one of the books written by
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John C. McManus
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Part 2: The Death of FDR
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Jonathan Freedland
as the book authored by his guest, discussed to explain the Doge project's impact on US government.
How Trump, Musk and Doge shattered the US government
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Sasha Abramsky
's latest book to frame his commentary on authoritarian trends.
June 3, 2026 - Sasha Abramsky | Edward McCaffery | Steven Simon
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Saagar Enjeti
as one of
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Tim Alberta
's previous books.
12/9/23: COVID, TRUMP, Q-ANON: Evangelical Extremism with Tim Alberta
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Michael Steele
as a New York Times bestseller that sets up the narrative of his latest book.
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Tim Alberta
as his own book, referenced while discussing institutional decline and his reporting background.
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Maggie Haberman
; not much has changed since its publication.
Maggie Haberman on How Trump Has Changed
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Allison Gill
, it explores how Trump, Musk, and Doge have impacted the U.S. government.
American Carnage (feat. Sasha Abramsky; John Fugelsang)

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