The Tom Woods Show

Ep. 2506 Has Trump Survived It?

Jun 20, 2024

Dan McCarthy discusses Trump's legal issues and potential impact on his popularity, internet influences on society, challenges of Twitter, language manipulation, American health insurance drawbacks, political predictions, Virginia's political landscape, benefits of print journals, and subscription promotion.

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Quick takeaways

Despite legal issues, Trump's political strength remains due to minimal impact on polls.

The internet's influence on society raises concerns about misinformation and shaping youth perspectives.

Deep dives

The Impact of Legal Troubles on Donald Trump's Political Prospects

Despite legal troubles, such as a recent conviction, Donald Trump's political strength remains intact, as seen from minimal impact on polls. Comparisons are made to past scandals like the Access Hollywood tape, highlighting Trump's resilience and voters' lack of comprehension around current legal issues.

Intro

5min

Internet Impact and Online Influences

10min

Reflections on the Influence of Twitter and Social Media

4min

Challenges to Democracy and Language Manipulation

14min

Discussions on American health insurance, societal norms, and political predictions

3min

Analysis of Virginia's Political Landscape and Trump's Support Ahead of the 2024 Elections

4min

Predictions for November, Benefits of Print Journals, and Subscription Promotion

3min

The question had been asked: what if Trump is convicted? Will he be irreparably damaged among independents? Is there a Plan B? Syndicated columnist and Modern Age editor Dan McCarthy joins us to discuss where Trump stands now, along with many other topics in this potpourri episode.

Sponsors: Policy Genius & CrowdHealth

Guest's Website: Modern Age: https://www.modernagejournal.com

Guest's Twitter: @ToryAnarchist

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