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Mark Leibovich Imagines ‘This Town’ Under Trump 2.0

2024/10/10
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Washington D.C. is experiencing anxiety as polls tighten between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The city appears to be focusing on the campaign rather than preparing for a potential Trump victory. There's concern about the unpredictability of a second Trump administration and the lack of traditional checks and balances.
  • DC elites are primarily focused on the campaign itself rather than preparing for a potential Trump return.
  • The stakes of the election are significantly higher than in previous cycles.
  • Trump's unpredictable nature makes it difficult to anticipate his actions in a second term.
  • There's concern about a lack of 'adults in the room' to moderate Trump's impulses in a potential second term.

Shownotes Transcript

Tara is joined by Mark Leibovich, writer for The Atlantic and author of 'This Town,' to discuss the mood around Washington, D.C., as it prepares for the possibility of a second Trump administration and the chaos that could come with it. They shine a light on the list of characters that will be in Trump’s inner circle if he gets elected, speculate on what will happen if he loses, and talk about the state of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Mark Leibovich

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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