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The Re-Education with Eli Lake
Ep. 87: Does Anybody Really Know What Time It is?
Dec 13, 2023
Eli Lake interviews Jonah Goldberg, founding editor of the Dispatch, discussing the inevitability of a GOP Trump nomination, Trump's post-election behavior and assault on peaceful transition, conservative oppression, changes in debate culture, teaching kids despair versus empowerment, shift in political parties, and the imprecision of arguments and the importance of understanding perspectives.
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- The growing likelihood of Donald Trump securing the Republican nomination in the upcoming primaries, despite some doubts and potential scenarios where he may not be the nominee, suggests it would be unwise to bet against him becoming the nominee.
- Navigating the perception of Trump as an existential threat to the republic requires intellectual honesty, understanding the asymmetric nature of power, and engaging in productive discussions without equating the resistance to Trump with the dangers he poses.
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The Rise of Trump as the Republican Nominee
The podcast discusses the growing likelihood that Donald Trump will secure the Republican nomination in the upcoming primaries. Despite some doubts, the podcast suggests that it would be unwise to bet against Trump becoming the nominee, given his recent surge in popularity. While there may still be potential scenarios where Trump is not the nominee, it is increasingly unlikely. However, the podcast also notes that all hope is not lost for those opposed to Trump's candidacy.
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