#126 D.C. Swamp Strikes Back: w/Dennis B.

DC Swamp Strikes Back: Aaron Burr, Donald Trump, and the Battle for America's Future

Explore the fascinating parallels between historical and modern political figures, from Aaron Burr to Donald Trump, and what their stories reveal about power, loyalty, and democracy in America with author Dennis Brennan.

00:00 - Introduction to the themes connecting Burr and Trump

19:50 - The role of media and political perception today

23:19 - How Trump introduced a new style of politics

40:26 - Comparing Burr and Trump’s early lives and political rise

44:14 - The treason trials of Burr and the legal standards then and now

54:01 - The influence of media and public narrative on political labels

57:36 - Media's shift towards clickbait and bias over accuracy

66:24 - The impact of social media on trust and journalism credibility

73:52 - Reflections on societal division, historical cycles, and political pendulums

84:33 - Final thoughts on learning from history and the importance of understanding past struggles

Video link- https://youtu.be/erq9P4keThQ