EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 13 MIN
Hate Speech
from Newsradio WGAN · host Newsradio WGAN
The discussion centered on the escalation of political rhetoric, particularly hate speech, in the U.S. starting from Donald Trump's 2020 campaign. Steve From Westbrook highlighted Trump's shift from left vs. right to good vs. evil, which marked a significant term shift. Matt argued that hyperbolic language has been prevalent since the mid-90s. They also discussed the demonization of political figures like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
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The discussion centered on the escalation of political rhetoric, particularly hate speech, in the U.S. starting from Donald Trump's 2020 campaign. Steve From Westbrook highlighted Trump's shift from left vs. right to good vs. evil, which marked a significant term shift. Matt argued that hyperbolic language has been prevalent since the mid-90s. They also discussed the demonization of political figures like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
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