

Dig: Assassin Nation w/ Patrick Blanchfield
Dec 19, 2024
Patrick Blanchfield, a writer and associate faculty at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, dives into the chilling realities of assassination and political violence. He explores the powerful emotions behind violence, and how American society grapples with human disposability. The conversation touches on the repercussions of gun violence, public attitudes toward health insurance executives, and the often twisted perceptions of resistance versus sanctioned violence. Blanchfield also contextualizes political assassinations across cultures, questioning the morality behind state-sanctioned violence.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Political Fallout: The Assassination of a CEO
01:59 • 8min
The Burden of Health and Human Disposability
09:56 • 18min
Examining Gun Violence and Accountability
27:59 • 15min
Navigating Power and Resistance
43:06 • 17min
Navigating Modern Insurgencies and the Role of Folk Heroes
59:54 • 3min
Cultural Contexts of Political Assassination and Firearm Usage
01:03:06 • 6min
The Dynamics of Political Violence
01:08:45 • 21min
Politics of Terror: An Examination of Violence and Power
01:29:52 • 24min
Exploring Society's Moral Compass Amidst Violence and Injustice
01:54:11 • 5min