Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov A Year of Trump 2.0; A Decade of the War on Truth (ft. Heather Cox Richardson)
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Jan 21, 2026 
Heather Cox Richardson, a renowned historian and author of the Letters from an American newsletter, joins Jessica Tarlov to discuss a tumultuous year of Trump 2.0. They explore the implications of a president with fewer constraints, the rising tides of anti-democratic rhetoric, and the dismantling of post-WWII alliances. Richardson offers insights into the nostalgia for 2016, revealing deeper cultural anxieties amid today's political chaos. They also highlight the public's pushback against democratic erosion and the urgent need for accountability.
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Trump Is Undermining The Global Order
- Heather Cox Richardson argues Trump 2.0 is tearing up the post–World War II global order and pushing the world toward a China-centered system.
- She warns this withdrawal risks undermining NATO, international trade norms, and decades of global stability.
Extra‑Constitutional Governance Threatens Democracy
- Richardson describes Trump 2.0 as operating extra-constitutionally, treating laws and institutions as optional.
- She views this norm-breaking as the central threat to American democracy and consent-based government.
Fascist Imagery Is No Longer A Dog Whistle
- Richardson traces fascist imagery and rhetoric in Trump-era politics back to earlier moments and says it's now a bullhorn to attract extremist recruits.
- She stresses ICE's actions aim to intimidate citizens and warns secrecy around detention centers echoes dangerous historical patterns.
