Building off today's impeachment developments, the Muckrake Podcast details how Republicans intentionally destroyed reality for political benefit, vilified experts and academics, and includes a conversation with @RossBarkan about fascism within the GOP.
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@RossBarkan What a lot of people don't know is that Republicans intentionally took on colleges and universities after the 1960's and 1970's because they realized they couldn't win elections in a country that understood issues. Our current education crisis originates from that war.
This is part of why we have the student debt crisis, why universities suffer continuous austerity, and why we struggle to make sense of our moment. It was a deliberate attack on Enlightenment ideals by the Republican Party, and this crisis with Trump has its roots in that war.
The conversation with @RossBarkan is an extension of his article "The Coming Fascism" which talks about how more competent Republicans will undoubtedly build off of Trump's behaviors and could prove even more dangerous in the long run. It's a great conversation.
Anyway, you should really give this episode a listen. Nick and I really get into the roots of this bizarre world where facts and evidence don't matter because facts and evidence don't work in the GOP's favor. The Barkan talk is great. Give the Muckrake a try.
