The Daily Beast Podcast

The Moment a Republican Says This, Tune Them Out

May 7, 2024
Guest
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Guest
Arthur Goldwag
Authors Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Arthur Goldwag discuss Trump's disturbing interviews, America's susceptibility to conspiracies, and the battle over mail-in ballots. The podcast explores the dangers of rising fascism, Trump's vision for an 'Imperial America,' and the need for a pro-democracy movement against autocracy in the US.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Trump's Legal Woes and Political Controversies
02:29 • 21min
3
Exploring Donald Trump's Vision for Imperial America
23:57 • 4min
4
America's Path to Autocracy
28:27 • 11min
5
Challenges to Democracy and the Need for a Pro-Democracy Movement
39:22 • 5min
6
Exploring the Nexus of Religious Identity and Conspiracy Theories in American Politics
44:06 • 21min
7
Critique of Political Normalization and Consequences of Extremism
01:04:55 • 2min