Encore Presentation: A Slow Civil War with Jeff Sharlet

Published: Sept. 1, 2023, 3:30 p.m.

This episode was originally released on April 12, 2023. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Sharlet. Jeff shares scenes from his travels across the United States which exemplify the convergence of MAGA, religion, militias, and fascism. The aftermath of Ashli Babbitt\u2019s death, the \u201cjokes'' from a men\u2019s rights hotel room, a church\u2019s Game of Thrones inspired altar, etc\u2026this is what makes up the condition our nation now faces. Plus, America is now in a new era\u2026the Trumpocene. Be sure to pick up Jeff Sharlet's new book, The Undertow: Scenes From a Slow Civil War, wherever fine books are sold. If you\u2019d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices