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Big Brains
Will Political Violence Destroy Our Democracy?, With Robert Pape
Oct 5, 2023
Renowned terrorism expert Robert Pape discusses the growing acceptance of political violence in the US, with around 12 million Americans believing violence is justified to restore Trump to power. He highlights the need to strengthen democratic institutions and address the approximately 10% of the population that supports violence and extremism. The podcast explores the erosion of freedoms, spread of misinformation, and potential challenges to American democracy, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan efforts and media responsibility in preventing political violence leading up to the 2024 election.
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- Violent ideas are transitioning from the fringe to the mainstream, posing a threat to democracy.
- Support for political violence exists among Democrats and Republicans due to a belief in the corruption of democratic institutions.
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Threats to American democracy
The rise of misinformation surrounding the 2020 election and the fear of voter intimidation have highlighted the threats to American democracy. The events on January 6th, 2021, further exposed the actualization of these threats. Professor Robert Pape, a political science expert, had already expressed concern about January 6th well in advance. Following that historic day, Pape shifted his focus to studying domestic threats of violence.
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