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Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman: White Rural Rage

The Bulwark Podcast

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Understanding Rural White America

Exploring the complexities and stereotypes surrounding white rural Americans, this chapter challenges mainstream media's portrayal by delving into political representation disparities, lack of engagement, and community issues. It emphasizes the diversity within rural communities, discussing sentiments of patriotism, political polarization, resentment, and entitlement driving sentiments of rage and disempowerment.

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