Rick Perlstein: The Alternative Is Apocalyptic
The Bulwark Podcast
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Exploration of American Conservatism and Political Climate
This chapter explores the ratchet effect in American conservatism, highlighting how the movement can consume its own supporters. It discusses the yearning for political harmony amidst a climate of division and the troubling surge of authoritarianism within a major political party, illustrated through instances like a liberal entrepreneur encountering hostility in a conservative community.
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