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Democrats vs Republicans: Who Is Actually More Violent? – Robert Pape
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Democrats vs Republicans: Who Is Actually More Violent? – Robert Pape

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Robert Pape is a political scientist, professor at the University of Chicago, and author.

Why is political violence on the rise in America? With the midterm elections approaching, could this be one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime? What’s driving the hostility, what’s actually at stake, and how could the outcome shape America for years to come?

Expect to learn why we’ve entered into a new era of violent populism, why January 6, 2027, will be a major breaking point for both political parties, why the upcoming midterms might be the most dangerous election of our lifetimes, how normal people become radicalised on both sides of the spectrum, why Trump is at the center of political violence for both the left and right, and much more…

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0:00 Is Political Violence America’s #1 Threat?
5:53 Populism vs Violent Populism: What’s the Difference?
7:15 How Much Do Americans Support Political Violence?
15:10 Is Political Violence Coming From the Right or Left?
20:53 Violent Populism Across the Political Spectrum
24:18 How Peaceful Protests Turn Violent
36:32 How Widespread Is Violent Populism?
43:52 What Does a Political Violence Supporter Look Like?
49:22 How Do Ordinary People Become Radicalised?
56:27 Does Supporting Political Violence Make It More Likely?
01:03:50 Are Violent Extremists or Their Sympathisers Worse?
01:06:40 Is Violent Populism Exclusive to America?
01:19:31 Why We Should Be Worried About the Midterms
01:21:43 Would Political Violence Be Different If the Democrats Had Won in 2024?
01:25:38 Civil Unrest: Self-Generated Or Manufactured By Enemies?
01:33:09 Who Benefits From America’s Civil Unrest?
01:36:12 What Role Does Trump Play in America’s Civil Unrest?
01:42:34 Where to Find Robert

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