Chapter
The Current State of the Republican Party
17:08 - 23:38 (06:30)
There is a cynical recalibration happening within the Republican Party, as they realize that Trump is not as powerful as they once thought. Meetings with stakeholders like media moguls and financiers are taking place, as the party tries to figure out its future.
Clips
The female characters in Greek and Shakespearean plays are portrayed as ruthless and malevolent, and this is also true for Shiv in the television show Succession.
17:08 - 18:14 (01:06)
Summary
The female characters in Greek and Shakespearean plays are portrayed as ruthless and malevolent, and this is also true for Shiv in the television show Succession. Being a centrist in a room where people are attracted to authoritarianism can feel like having the idealism stripped from the trunk of your tree.
ChapterThe Current State of the Republican Party
Episode“Donor Pregnancy” (with Anthony Scaramucci)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The attraction of power in politics and the manifestation of narcissism and dysfunctional behavior in American politicians is explored, highlighting the possible reasons behind it and how it may be contributing to the corruption within politics.
18:14 - 19:09 (00:54)
Summary
The attraction of power in politics and the manifestation of narcissism and dysfunctional behavior in American politicians is explored, highlighting the possible reasons behind it and how it may be contributing to the corruption within politics.
ChapterThe Current State of the Republican Party
Episode“Donor Pregnancy” (with Anthony Scaramucci)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The Republican Party is undergoing a cynical recalibration as they realize Trump's power is not as strong as they believed, akin to Dumbo letting go of the feather that made him think he could fly.
19:09 - 21:43 (02:34)
Summary
The Republican Party is undergoing a cynical recalibration as they realize Trump's power is not as strong as they believed, akin to Dumbo letting go of the feather that made him think he could fly.
ChapterThe Current State of the Republican Party
Episode“Donor Pregnancy” (with Anthony Scaramucci)
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The speaker talks about their favorite character in the show Succession and predicts that Shiv will end up taking control and annihilating everyone.
21:43 - 23:38 (01:54)
Summary
The speaker talks about their favorite character in the show Succession and predicts that Shiv will end up taking control and annihilating everyone.