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The Bulwark Podcast

Bill Kristol: Pure Oligarchic Greed

Apr 8, 2024
Political commentator Bill Kristol discusses Trump's billionaire donors, authoritarian shift, media bias, abortion rights, and support for Ukraine. The podcast also touches on white rural rage, women's basketball, culture war dynamics, and the intersection of wealth, race, and political beliefs.
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  • Billionaire donors favour authoritarianism due to past grievances under previous presidents.
  • Research shows an alarming increase in radical right-wing sentiments among rural voters.

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Critique of the Title

The use of the word 'rage' in the title of the book has been criticized for being provocative, with the authors acknowledging that they were actually referring to 'resentment' but chose a more impactful title for marketing purposes.

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