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20 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2016
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In ancient times — pre-2012, say — American presidential elections were often reasoned, somber affairs. The 2016 campaign will not be remembered that way. Combative candidates have channeled voters' anger and fear into a new strain of hypernationalism.
In this, our first episode of Special Relationship, we examine how fear of terrorism is shaping the campaign — and whether what is happening in the U.S. is really so different from the politics of other countries. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this, our first episode of Special Relationship, we examine how fear of terrorism is shaping the campaign — and whether what is happening in the U.S. is really so different from the politics of other countries. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Apr 28, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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