“This Will Be The Most Violent Election Of Our Lifetime” - Robert Pape #1154

About this episode

Robert Pape is a political scientist, professor at the University of Chicago, and author. Why is political violence on the rise in America? With the midterm elections approaching, could this be one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime? What’s driving the hostility, what’s actually at stake, and how could the outcome shape America for years to come? Expect to learn why we’ve entered into a new era of violent populism, why January 6, 2027, will be a major breaking point for both political parties, why the upcoming midterms might be the most dangerous election of our lifetimes, how normal people become radicalised on both sides of the spectrum, why Trump is at the center of political violence for both the left and right, and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Is Political Violence America’s #1 Threat? (05:28) Populism vs Violent Populism: What’s the Difference? (06:49) How Much Do Americans Support Political Violence? (14:44) Is Political Violence Coming From the Right or Left? (20:28) Violent Populism Across the Political Spectrum (23:52) How Peaceful Protests Turn Violent (36:06) How Widespread Is Violent Populism? (43:27) What Does a Political Violence Supporter Look Like? (48:57) How Do Ordinary People Become Radicalised? (56:01) Does Supporting Political Violence Make It More Likely? (01:03:24) Are Violent Extremists or Their Sympathisers Worse? (01:06:14) Is Violent Populism Exclusive to America? (01:19:06) Why We Should Be Worried About the Midterms (01:21:17) Would Political Violence Be Different If the Democrats Had Won in 2024? (01:25:12) Civil Unrest: Self-Generated or Manufactured by Enemies? (01:32:43) Who Benefits From America’s Civil Unrest? (01:35:46) What Role Does Trump Play in America’s Civil Unrest? (01:42:08) Where to Find Robert Extra Stuff: See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices