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The Fight (with Tim Alberta)

Jul 16, 2024
Esteemed journalist Tim Alberta joins Axe and Murphy to discuss the shocking news cycle, including an attempted assassination, the Republican National Convention, Trump's VP pick, political shifts, legacy politics, and more.
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Quick takeaways

  • Republican Party unity at the convention shows a shift towards economic populism and strategic political maneuvers.
  • Trump's consideration of J.D. Vance as a running mate reflects a desire for a strong successor embodying America First populism.

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Republican National Convention Overview

The podcast delves into the dynamic at the Republican National Convention, highlighting the transformation of the Republican Party and the unity displayed, contrasting it with the divisions witnessed in the past. Discussing Sean O'Brien's speech, it underlines discomfort among the crowd due to the unconventional rhetoric criticizing corporations as engaging in economic terrorism. Tim Alberta joins to emphasize the strategic and cynical political underpinnings within the Trump world, illustrating a shift towards economic populism and the nomination process.

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