

Masha Gessen offers a plausible Trump-Russia theory
Jun 6, 2017
Masha Gessen debates the existence of a conspiracy between the US and Russian governments, explores the Trump-Russia investigation, discusses Trump's contradictory statements and poor response under pressure, delves into bullshitting and its role in authoritarian regimes, highlights the power of ideology, examines toxic politics and conspiracy theories, and offers book recommendations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Trump-Russia Investigation
03:53 • 24min
Trump's Contradictory Statements and Poor Response under Pressure
27:26 • 8min
Examining Bullshitting and its Role in Authoritarian Regimes
35:20 • 2min
The Power of Ideology
37:31 • 15min
Trump, Toxic Politics, and Conspiracy Theories
52:48 • 9min
Book Recommendations and Final Remarks
01:02:01 • 3min