

An Underrated Threat: The Trump Corruption
5 snips Oct 18, 2024
Philip Bump, a columnist at The Washington Post, and Susan Glasser, a staff writer at The New Yorker, dive deep into the troubling implications of a potential second Trump term. They discuss Trump's mental decline and how his unconventional rally behavior raises concerns about presidential capabilities. The conversation explores the dangerous blend of oligarchy and corruption in American politics, with an emphasis on the consequences of misinformation and the disconnect between political discourse and voter needs.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Media Bias and Political Discourse
03:10 • 25min
Examining Elites, Public Understanding, and Trump's Unconventional Rally Behavior
27:43 • 4min
Political Accountability and Economic Consequences
32:06 • 20min
Admiration, Envy, and Political Reflection
52:21 • 6min
Parenting, Politics, and Perspectives
58:28 • 5min
Reflections on Political Discourse and Consumer Rights
01:03:53 • 2min