

Campaign of Lies
4 snips Oct 12, 2024

Guest
Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Guest
Tom Nichols

Guest
Bill McKibben
Guest
Bill Browder

Guest
Jasmine Crockett

Guest
Mary Ziegler

Guest
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Guest
Guad Venegas
Guest
Danielle Hamamjan
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a history professor and expert on authoritarianism, joins Tom Nichols, a political commentator on democracy, to dissect the dangerous rhetoric impacting voters today. Bill McKibben highlights Hurricane Milton's devastating effects, linking climate change to extreme weather. Jasmine Crockett discusses gender-gap strategies in politics, while Mary Ziegler addresses the implications of criminalizing pregnancy post-Roe. Ta-Nehisi Coates explores storytelling and systemic injustice, underscoring the urgent need for civic engagement and truth in our political discourse.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Rhetoric of Fear: The Anti-Immigrant Narrative
03:16 • 11min
Recovering from Hurricane Milton
14:43 • 11min
Voter Power and Political Dynamics
25:31 • 13min
Enthrallment with Authoritarianism and Campaign Dynamics
38:53 • 3min
Navigating Political Challenges and Voter Engagement
41:50 • 12min
Navigating Crisis: From Abortion Bans to Middle East Turmoil
53:23 • 5min
Criminalization of Pregnancy Post-Roe
58:03 • 12min
Exploring Love and Identity Through Literature
01:09:36 • 2min
Reflections on Injustice and Storytelling
01:11:56 • 9min
The Power of Information Control and Its Implications
01:21:05 • 3min