The NPR Politics Podcast As Abortion Vote Looms, Ohio GOP Hopes To Rein In Ballot Measures
Aug 4, 2023
The political landscape is shifting, with divisions within the GOP as they grapple with upcoming elections and respond to federal charges against a former president. A significant vote in Ohio threatens to reshape reproductive rights, as Republicans push to raise the threshold for ballot measures. Amid this seriousness, there's humor with a quirky story about a runaway rodeo goat and community antics in Texas, along with a lighthearted discussion about bears and bizarre conspiracies.
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Republican Divisions
- Trump's latest charges have caused further division among House Republicans.
- Some Republicans aim to undermine Biden, while others worry about their re-election.
Trump's Alternative Reality
- Trump's use of conspiracies has created an alternative reality for his base.
- This undermines trust in institutions and positions Trump as the sole truth-teller.
Erosion of Trust
- Public trust in institutions like the FBI has eroded due to consistent attacks by Trump and his allies.
- This erosion of trust is reflected in polls and has reshaped political discourse.