What MAGA Really Thinks of You w/ Alex Wagner

Molly Jong-Fast speaks with Alex Wagner the host of Crooked Media's upcoming "Runaway Country" podcast about the alarming state of American democracy, civil rights, and the rise of authoritarianism under Trump-era policies. They discuss how key issues—including immigration raids, militarized policing, and state-sanctioned racism—have instilled fear in vulnerable communities, while simultaneously numbing the broader public through relentless media cycles. The podcast aims to rehumanize these stories by focusing on real people—victims, supporters, officials, and local journalists—who are living through this turbulent period. The dialogue also unpacks the disturbing normalization of hate speech within political groups, the GOP’s embrace of anti-democratic rhetoric, the co-opting of faith-based values to justify political agendas, and the existential threats posed by an increasingly radicalized Right. Through candid reflections and historical comparisons, the hosts emphasize the moral imperative to resist this trajectory and center the lived experiences of those most affected.

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