The Story How violent could the US election get?
Nov 1, 2024
Tom Newton Dunn, US election correspondent for The Times, dives into the escalating fears surrounding the upcoming election. He discusses the potential for violence fueled by deep political divisions and parallels with the January 6th insurrection. The conversation covers the rise of local militant groups despite a drop in national organization, heightened gun sales, and intense security preparations. With the stakes this high, the implications for American democracy—and the world—are dire.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Election Tensions and Potential Violence
03:32 • 11min
Exploring the Rise and Fall of Militant Groups in U.S. Elections
14:23 • 4min
Rising Tensions and Security Preparations for Electoral Events
18:12 • 2min
Gun Ownership and Political Tensions
20:01 • 7min
The Troubling State of American Democracy and Upcoming Elections
26:44 • 3min