Our Own Worst Enemies
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by Robert A. Pape · 2026
Our Own Worst Enemies: America in the Age of Violent Populism examines the growing threat of political violence to American democracy. Drawing on historical data and interviews, Robert A. Pape argues that support for violence is increasingly found among ordinary political activists, not only fringe extremist groups, and considers ways to counter the danger.
2 episodes featuring Our Own Worst Enemies
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Diesel ban risks fuel shock as Trump faces political headwinds
The episode connects an energy-policy proposal, shifting Latino support, financial-market stress, and foreign-policy tensions to the administration’s broader political vulnerability.
Sep 24, 2026 · 1h 9m
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
AI expansion meets America’s political violence risk
The episode links weak AI oversight and expanding infrastructure to a separate but urgent question: whether institutions can contain escalating political conflict.
Sep 24, 2026 · 1h 15m