The Bulwark Podcast S2 Ep1054: Adam Serwer, Lauren Egan, and Justin Jones: The Attack on Knowledge
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May 30, 2025 
Adam Serwer, a Staff writer at The Atlantic and author, joins Tennessee state representative Justin Jones, known for his activism, to discuss the Trump administration's efforts to manipulate knowledge and its impact on society. They explore how censorship in education threatens marginalized voices and the dangers of misinformation in the digital era. The duo emphasizes the urgent need for a more engaged political dialogue and the role of charisma in mobilizing voters, underlining the importance of fighting back against a party intoxicated by power.
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Trump's Assault On Knowledge
- The Trump administration targets every knowledge-producing institution to impose ideological control.
- They aim to reduce educated voters and block information that opposes them politically.
Censoring History Hurts Progress
- Censorship aims to erase complex histories that fuel activism and awareness.
- Reducing knowledge on systemic racism obstructs political change and understanding.
Tech and Human Nature Clash
- New technologies amplify the worst human instincts and complicate democratic accountability.
- This might drive the U.S. toward less literacy, equality, and prosperity.
