The Daily Beast Podcast

The One Time We Should Have Believed Marjorie Taylor Greene

Oct 11, 2024
Dave Weigel, a national political reporter at Semafor, dives into the Republican Party's evolving strategies and the rise of extreme ideologies. Meanwhile, Jonathan Metzl, author of "Dying of Whiteness," examines the societal implications of the MAGA mentality. They discuss the surging misinformation in politics, particularly after Hurricane Milton, and the unsettling impact of anti-trans ads in swing states. The conversation also touches on the psychological allure of charismatic leaders and the dangers they pose to democracy.
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