9/1/23: Partisan Hate Reaches New Highs, Almost Half American Homes Owned By Non Primary Resident, Millionaires Claim Financial Insecurity, Spanish Soccer Kiss Controversy, Late Night Hosts Start Podcast
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
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Partisan Divides and Economic Insecurity
This chapter explores the factors driving increasing partisan hatred in the U.S., including self-sorting into like-minded communities and the impact of social media. It highlights the alarming decline in home ownership and the rise of a rentier class due to high interest rates and corporate acquisitions of housing. Additionally, the discussion examines the class anxiety faced by high earners, illustrating how economic pressures and shifting political priorities intertwine to reshape perceptions of financial security.
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