What happened to ‘The Resistance’?

This podcast interviews Franklin Foer, a staff writer at The Atlantic, to analyze the shift in public and political response to Donald Trump's second term compared to his first. The discussion traces the rise and fall of "The Resistance" movement, examining the roles of media, the Democratic Party, and the public in shaping this change. Foer highlights the strategy of "flooding the zone" with information to create apathy and the chilling effect of Trump's attacks on institutions and individuals who opposed him, exemplified by his targeting of Jeff Bezos and the Washington Post. The interview concludes by exploring the implications of this shift, including the potential for political violence and the challenges facing the Democratic Party in effectively countering Trump's actions. The lack of sustained public outrage and effective opposition strategies are identified as key factors contributing to the current political landscape.