This Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler

The Trump Legacy – How will the Felon President fit into the Republican story?

Jun 12, 2024

Boston College professor of American History, Heather Cox-Richardson, discusses Trump's impact on the Republican Party and American democracy. The conversation delves into historical divisions, government evolution, and the implications of Trump's presidency on the nation's narrative and future.

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Heather Cox-Richardson

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Trump's criminal history defines his presidency, reshaping the Republican Party's ideals towards authoritarianism.

Trump's potential re-election threatens global stability, highlighting risks to alliances and democratic principles.

Deep dives

Historical Context and Trump's Legal Troubles

Donald Trump is making history as the first US president convicted of a crime and facing numerous trials. Despite this, he is running for presidency in 2024, reflecting deep-rooted historical divisions going back to the Civil War.

Intro

4min

Impact of Former President on American Democracy and Foreign Policy

12min

Exploring the Historical Context of American Division in the 1860s

3min

Historical Ideologies and American Government Evolution

16min

Exploring Donald Trump's Presidency and American History

2min

Whether Trump wins the Presidential Election or not, his dark place in American history is assured. He’s not just the first former or sitting President to be convicted of criminal activity, and the first to attempt to overturn an election. He has changed the Republican Party and its voter base deeply and possibly irrevocably.

How will Trump be remembered? Gavin Esler asks Boston College professor of American History Heather Cox-Richardson what Trump has done to the Republican Party – whether a Trump win really means the end of democracy in the US – and what comes after he has vacated the scene.

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Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production

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This Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler

The Trump Legacy – How will the Felon President fit into the Republican story?

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Historical Context and Trump's Legal Troubles

Trump's Impact on the Republican Party

Global Implications of a Second Trump Presidency

Challenges to American Democracy

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts