The Age of Grievance

My interview with Frank Bruni

American political discourse has become more toxic than ever. In today's episode, I’m joined by Frank Bruni, author of the new book "The Age of Grievance," a fantastic look at the pervasive culture of outrage and grievance driving contemporary American politics. Frank’s book traces it back to historical and media influences, such as the rise of conservative media figures like Rush Limbaugh and Fox News. We look at how social media has intensified this culture, rewarding anger and performative outrage over substantive dialogue. Finally we talk about the end of civility and compromise in political discourse, the rise of apocalyptic partisanship, and the erosion of trust in institutions.

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