What Now? with Trevor Noah The Trump Assassination Attempt: What Now?
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Jul 18, 2024 
In this discussion, Jody Avirgan, Executive Producer known for his insightful commentary, joins Trevor and Christiana to dive into the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. They explore the media's chaotic response and how sensationalism shapes public perception. The trio reflects on the troubling rise of political violence and its implications for American society. They also contemplate the psychological aftermath and how such events impact voter behavior and political messaging, raising questions about learning from history and confronting fears.
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News as Ingredients
- Trevor Noah describes a restaurant that serves ingredients one by one, not as a meal.
- He compares this to news, creating a distorted view of reality.
Politics over Humanity
- The assassination attempt on Donald Trump raised immediate political questions, not human concerns.
- The focus was on the election outcome, not the violence itself.
Disaffected Young Men
- Christiana Mbakwe Medina connects the assassination attempt to a broader issue of disaffected young men and ambient violence.
- She highlights the peculiarity of the event happening during an election year in a country driven by 'plot and vibes'.