Doppelgangers
TED Radio Hour
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The Failure of the Left and the Rise of Steve Bannon
This chapter discusses how the failure of the left to address certain issues has allowed the right to mix and match different ideologies. It examines how Steve Bannon creates a mirror world with its own publishing companies, arguments, and currency. Despite his aggressive public persona, Bannon also performs inclusivity and kindness, which surprises those who only see clips of him online. The chapter also suggests that the left missed an opportunity to prevent the right from having such a powerful combination of issues. Finally, there is a mention of Naomi Wolf and her thoughts on the book.
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