This Morning With Gordon Deal This Weekend with Gordon Deal September 13, 2025
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Sep 13, 2025 The podcast explores the alarming rise of political violence in America, linking it to historical patterns. It discusses the struggles of students facing financial pressures and evolving educational landscapes. Highlights include the potential of cheerful music to ease car sickness and the push to revive Massachusetts' happy hour. Listeners also learn about strategies to boost declining downtown foot traffic and the resurgence of golf culture among Gen Z, reflecting broader shifts in social interaction and lifestyle.
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New Era Of Political Violence
- Political violence in the U.S. has risen to historically high levels and spans both left and right extremes.
- Polarization and dehumanizing rhetoric make violence more likely, experts warn.
Powerlessness Fuels Violent Populism
- People who feel powerless or unheard are likelier to embrace violent populism and take matters into their own hands.
- Dehumanizing language and social media radicalization accelerate that trajectory.
Pre-Bunking As A Prevention Tool
- Invest in prevention like education and pre-bunking to reduce susceptibility to manipulation and conspiracy theories.
- Expect costs and free-speech trade-offs, so plan programs carefully and fund them adequately.