Assassinations, insurrections and massacres: an American story
July 15, 2024
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Episode 1293 · July 15, 2024
Assassinations, insurrections and massacres: an American story
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<p>The attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump shocked America.</p><p>Prominent public figures from all sides of the political spectrum have spoken out and condemned the use of violence, with President Joe Biden saying “it’s not who we are as a nation”.</p><p>But is that true?</p><p>And does this response downplay just how pervasive political violence has been in US history?</p><p>Today, journalist and author of <em>The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict with Itself </em>Nick Bryant on America’s long and sordid tradition of violence and dangerous rhetoric.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Journalist and author of <em>The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict with Itself </em>Nick Bryant</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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