Impact of Political Conventions on American Discourse

The podcast episode delves into the intense atmosphere at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, discussing the cult-like nature and triumphalism dominating the event. Ed Luce from the Financial Times shares his observations, highlighting a foreboding sense and extreme cultishness pervading the convention. With references to historic events and movies, the podcast explores how the convention appears dystopian, emphasizing a heightened degree of foreboding and resonance with dark historical moments.