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Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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Visual Grammar and Rhetoric of Authoritarian Movements

This chapter explores the use of propaganda and rhetoric by populist leaders, focusing on the visual cues of fascism and the co-opting of terms like 'vermin' and 'fake news' by Trump. It speculates on the overtly authoritarian project of Trump and the qualities that make certain leaders successful in authoritarian movements.

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