The LRB Podcast
At the Republican National Convention: Day Two
Jul 17, 2024
Andrew O'Hagan, who attended the 2004 RNC, discusses the Make America Safe Again theme. The podcast explores Trump's rhetoric on immigration and the intense security measures at the convention center. Key topics include a shooting incident near the convention, speeches at the RNC, and the shift in tone towards Trump-like aggression on the second day.
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- Intense security measures at the RNC, resembling a lockdown with strict regulations and a focus on proximity to Trump.
- Controversial incident of man shot by police raises concerns about extensive police presence and impact on the community.
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Republican National Convention Security Measures
The podcast discusses the intense security measures in place at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The convention center area is heavily fortified, resembling a lockdown with high fences and strict roadblocks. The security zones with varying regulations were compared to layers of an onion, becoming more stringent closer to Donald Trump. Surprisingly, amidst the security restrictions, the prohibition of glass bottles and tents was highlighted, contrasting with the allowance of guns due to Wisconsin's gun laws.
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