The Glenn Show TGS Live: Tucker's Dangerous Civil War Rhetoric
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Oct 24, 2025 Tucker Carlson's alarming rhetoric about a potential civil war in the U.S. sparks a heated debate. The conversation digs into the differences between modern partisanship and historical conflicts, questioning the implications of demographic changes. Glenn tackles issues of federal intervention and the legality of resisting federal law, while warning about the potential for violent conflict fueled by incendiary speech. Plus, alarming trends in extremist rhetoric among young Republicans and rising anti-Semitic tropes add to the urgency of the discussion.
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Demography Alone Isn't A Civil War Cause
- Glenn Loury argues Tucker Carlson exaggerates the prospect of civil war by framing demographic change as an existential racial threat.
- Loury reminds listeners the nation already integrated formerly enslaved people through law and slow political change.
Dinner With Carlson, Yet Strong Disagreement
- Glenn Loury recounts having dinner with Tucker Carlson and describes a convivial interaction between their spouses.
- He uses the anecdote to show personal rapport but to clarify deep disagreement on civil war rhetoric.
Respond Through Law And Ballots, Not Violence
- Use lawful channels to oppose policies you dislike by voting or litigating rather than violent obstruction.
- Loury warns that violently blocking lawful enforcement is anarchy and carries consequences.