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Episode 2288: Simon Kuper on the chilling parallels between MAGA America and Apartheid South Africa

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Expatriate Influences: South Africa to MAGA

This chapter examines the impact of South African expatriates on American political movements, particularly the MAGA movement, by analyzing figures like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. It discusses how their apartheid-era experiences shape their perspectives on race, inequality, and government, highlighting the stark contrasts in the experiences of wealthy migrants versus less privileged ones. The chapter critiques the rise of a 'citizens of nowhere' mentality among elites and its implications for contemporary society and governance.

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