18min chapter

The Gray Area with Sean Illing cover image

1992: The year politics broke

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

The Political Landscape of 1992: Rise of Controversial Figures and Shifting Conservative Values

The chapter explores the significant events of the year 1992, highlighting key moments such as the challenges to the two-party system, the emergence of controversial figures like David Duke and Pat Buchanan, and the changing conservative values in American politics. It discusses the rise of right-wing insurgency, the LA riots, talk radio's impact, and the discontent among a segment of the population that led to the rejection of traditional Republican values. Furthermore, it delves into how figures like Duke and Buchanan became symbols of the growing unrest and disconnection with the ruling elites, setting the stage for the transition of the Republican Party from Reagan's era to the rise of Trump.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode