The Winston Marshall Show Rob Henderson - America’s New Reality: Charlie Kirk, The Left’s Reactions & The Great Divide
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Sep 13, 2025 
Rob Henderson, an author and social psychologist, delves into America's escalating political divide. He examines the dangerous shift from anger to hatred in politics, fueled by social media's glorification of the dark triad traits. Henderson discusses the lack of a common enemy post-Cold War and the impact of luxury beliefs on societal fractures. He also highlights evolving gender dynamics in politics and the rising anxiety among affluent youth, exploring how these factors reshape American identity and discourse.
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Hatred Replacing Anger In Politics
- Political hatred now means wanting the other to cease to exist rather than bargaining for better treatment.
- Rob Henderson warns hatred replaces anger and fuels escalating political violence.
No Common Enemy, More Internal Conflict
- The absence of a common external enemy has shifted Americans inward toward viewing each other as threats.
- Henderson links the post–Cold War and post-9/11 eras to a rising internal political outgroup identity.
Social Media Amplifies An Extreme Minority
- Social media amplifies a small, politically engaged minority, making extreme voices seem typical.
- Henderson notes 1–2% of users create most content and skew perceptions of both sides.
