The Commentary Magazine Podcast

EMERGENCY: The Assassination Attempt

Jul 14, 2024
Exploring the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, discussing the historical context of political violence and rhetoric in American society. Critiquing the media's response and analyzing Secret Service failures. Reflecting on the impact of inflammatory rhetoric and the need for responsible political discourse.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Political Violence and Rhetoric in American Society
02:34 • 30min
3
Challenging Immediate Emotional Reactions in Political Discourse
32:51 • 3min
4
Analysis of Attempted Assassination and Secret Service Failures
35:32 • 13min
5
Media Reporting on Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
48:31 • 8min
6
Reflections on a Presidential Call and Reactions to Assassination through Movies
56:57 • 4min
7
Reflections on Political Discourse and Historical Caution
01:01:08 • 4min