Trumpian Dissonance

Episode #139

On this week’s episode, Bill and Phil explore the psychology that explains the appeal of Donald Trump, reflect on Biden’s legacy following the debt ceiling agreement, discuss the return of Soviet-style “snitching” to Russia, and close with a look at the impeachment of the Texas attorney general. 

Links related to this week’s episode:

• “Four Forces Bind Trump’s Supporters More Tightly Than Ever” by Peter Wehner in The Atlantic

• “Why fear of change will drive the GOP presidential primary” by Paul Waldman in The Washington Post

• “U.S.’s political madness takes place against a backdrop of astonishing strength” by Fareed Zakaria in The Washington Post

• David Rothkopf’s Twitter thread on Biden

• “Russians snitch on Russians who oppose war with Soviet-style denunciations” by Robyn Dixon in The Washington Post

• “What to know about Ken Paxton, the impeached Texas attorney general” by Eric Bradner for CNN

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