In this engaging discussion, Sarah Kendzior, a bestselling author and journalist renowned for her incisive analysis of authoritarianism, shares her insights on the political landscape ahead of the 2024 election. She candidly addresses the despair stemming from climate change and political corruption, emphasizing the decline of genuine interactions due to technology. Kendzior also reflects on the need for hope amidst challenges, critiques U.S. foreign influence, and highlights the healing power of outlaw country music against contemporary crises while stressing the importance of preserving America's moral integrity.

Former Republican operative Tim Miller and author Sarah Kendzior discuss Kamala Harris' potential running mates, Team Trump's reaction strategy, Joe Biden's legacy, and the sudden shift in the Democratic landscape. The podcast also addresses threats to democracy, accountability in politics, and criticizes billionaire Bill Ackman's controversial actions and beliefs.

Bestselling author and Gaslit Nation co-host Sarah Kendzior talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about her new book, Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America; what pundits get wrong about propaganda and election interference; and the “insane way” journalists treat Donald Trump’s Twitter bully pulpit. In the new book and her previous one, The View From Flyover Country, Kendzior argues that Trump's rise to the presidency was no accident — rather, it was the result of decades of socioeconomic trends, including income inequality, "disaster capitalism," and the growth of the internet. She also talks about why Trump's base isn't as big as you think it is, and whether there's reason for hope and optimism right now.Featuring:Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior), author, Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of AmericaHost:Kara Swisher (@karaswisher), Recode co-founder and editor-at-largeMore to explore:On Reset, Arielle Duhaime-Ross explores why — and how — tech is changing everything.On Recode Media, Peter Kafka interviews business titans, journalists, comedians and podcasters about the collision of tech and media.On Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway talk about the big tech news stories of the week, who's winning, who's failing, and what comes next.And on Land of the Giants, Jason Del Rey chronicled the rise of Amazon. Season 2 will focus on Netflix and is coming soon!About Recode by Vox:Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us.Follow Us:Newsletter: Recode DailyTwitter: @Recode and @voxdotcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices