In politics, the right challenges norms while the left adheres to them, leading to a cynical dynamic. Trump showed that many aspects of the law function based on unwritten rules, allowing him to push boundaries without technically breaking the law. Meanwhile, Democrats use legal means to prevent Trump from running for president again, illustrating how the manipulation of norms and laws can have unintended consequences.
This week we're joined by Russ Sbriglia to discuss Zizek's upcoming events in the tristate area. Slavoj will be at Seaton Hall University in New Jersey on Monday April 8th! Zizek will also be in New York City, at NYU and the New School (sign up online for those events!)
After technical updates we discuss Russ' recent essay, "Enjoy Your Trump". We talk politics of enjoyment, the upcoming election, and yes he's back again, Trump.
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