Debate on 'Late Soviet America'

The chapter involves a deep analysis of a debate sparked by a podcast episode comparing the current state of the United States to the late Soviet Union. It covers topics such as the fentanyl crisis, lower life expectancy, demoralization in America, the state of the Republican Party, assassination attempts on Donald Trump, discussions of civil war within the right, and Neil Ferguson's comparison of the US to the late Soviet Union. The chapter also highlights Biden's struggle with a rent control proposal, reactions to political events, and speculation about Trump's actions and behavior.