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Why are assassinations on the rise?

Why are assassinations on the rise?

Update: 2024-12-17
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The past decade has seen a resurgence of political violence: January 6, multiple attempts on Trump’s life, and of course the killing of United Healthcare’s CEO are just a few notable examples. We spoke with University of Chicago Professor Robert A. Pape, who has studied political violence for decades, to understand this disturbing trend, the public’s reaction to it, and why he thinks it's here to stay.

Read Pape’s New York Times Op-Ed: What the Glorification of Luigi Mangione Reveals About America

For more, visit www.nosuchthing.show.

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Why are assassinations on the rise?

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