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 Pod Save America "Stoking Hate in Primetime."
 May 17, 2022 
 Jonathan Martin, a national political correspondent for the New York Times and co-author of "This Will Not Pass," discusses the alarming influences of racism in recent violence, like the Buffalo mass shooting. He delves into the impact of conservative media and social media on public attitudes towards immigration and the rise of extremist political narratives. The conversation highlights Biden's strategic branding and critiques the GOP's response to Trump's legacy, illustrating the fragile state of political discourse and activism today. 
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Tucker Carlson's Writer
- Tucker Carlson's head writer was fired for posting on racist online forums.
- This reveals the show's MO: sanitizing extreme right-wing content for mass audiences.
Carlson's Influence
- Tucker Carlson's show can spark curiosity in viewers, leading them to extremist sites.
- He legitimizes extreme content by making it palatable for cable.
Stefanik's Accusation
- Elise Stefanik's ads accused Democrats of an "election insurrection" through immigration.
- This rhetoric, claiming Democrats want to "overthrow" the electorate, fuels replacement theory.




