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Congressional Republican fisticuffs and the right's history of violence
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Congressional Republican fisticuffs and the right's history of violence

The U.S. right is increasingly authoritarian, but it's actually a return home for many
Matthew Sheffield
and
Kali Holloway
Nov 17, 2023
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0:00 — Republicans are literally fighting each other now

03:53 — The banality and absurdity of evil

08:32 — Right-wing groups devising plans to seize power and militarize cities

19:10 — Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk and other reactionary figures loudly embrace antisemitic rhetoric

28:02 — Reminder: Ayn Rand's hero was a child murderer

31:43 — Marlon Wayans shows how to support trans people as a comedian

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Easy Lover: “The End of Our Deceit”

Lyrics and Vocals by Kali Holloway

Music by Jeremy Wimmer

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So This Just Happened is a podcast focusing on the people behind the news, with a particular emphasis on stories about identities. Co-hosted by Matthew Sheffield and Kali Holloway. New free episodes drop on Fridays. Paid bonus shows on Tuesdays.
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