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Jeff Sharlet and Joe Perticone: The Confidence of a Bully

The Bulwark Podcast

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The Thrill of Victory: Inside the MAGA World

Exploring the self-conversion process within political movements, this chapter sheds light on the pleasure of aggression and violence experienced in MAGA rallies. Analyses encompass Trump's evolving communication style, desensitization to extreme rhetoric, and the celebratory atmosphere of victory within the movement. The speakers delve into Trump's tactics, performances, and appeal, drawing parallels between Trumpism and cult dynamics.

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