This chapter analyzes the speech patterns of a notable political figure, focusing on their use of repetition and absolute terms. It explores the rise of negative language in their rhetoric and discusses the psychological implications tied to these changes amid political turmoil.
Donald Trump keeps referencing the infamous fictional cannibal in his speeches. Intelligencer’s Margaret Hartmann attempts to explain why.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy with help from Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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