Rise of Political Violence in America

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The chapter delves into recent incidents of political violence in America, including the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate and attacks like January 6th, highlighting the polarization and threats politicians face. Experts express concerns over societal impact and potential triggers for more violence, emphasizing different views on political violence based on political leanings. The episode also explores factors contributing to the rise of political violence, such as identity alignment and warning signs like breakdowns in the chain of command and dehumanizing rhetoric.

In this emergency podcast, Yascha Mounk and Rachel Kleinfeld discuss how to prevent a spiral of violence.

Rachel Kleinfeld is a senior fellow in the Democracy, Conflict and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Kleinfeld’s latest book is A Savage Order: How the World's Deadliest Countries Can Forge a Path to Security.

In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Rachel Kleinfeld discuss why political violence has been on the rise in recent years; which important resilience factors make America resistant to a civil war; and how individuals can contribute, as voters and in their communities, to lowering the probability of political violence

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