Tom Nichols: The Cat Was in the Basement
The Bulwark Podcast
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The Manipulation of Fear: Understanding Moral Panics
This chapter examines the phenomenon of moral panics, connecting historical societal fears to contemporary issues like drug safety and childcare. It highlights how these orchestrated fears can serve as distractions from pressing political matters, ultimately influencing voter behavior and perceptions.
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