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Fareed Zakaria on our revolutionary moment

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Shifting Political Alliances and Identity

This chapter examines the evolving dynamics of political alliances, focusing on the right's current embrace of industrialism and capitalism versus the left's rejection due to economic inequalities. It also explores the rise of identity politics and nationalism, analyzing how societal changes and cultural anxieties shape political sentiments. The discussion highlights historical shifts, the complexities of contemporary movements like Trumpism, and the interplay between tradition and progressivism in today's political landscape.

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