Un-Trumping America by Dan Pfeiffer Summary
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Obama advisor Dan Pfeiffer's playbook dismantles Trumpism and rebuilds democracy with actionable strategies. Championed by "Pod Save America" hosts, this CNN analyst's guide offers Democrats what they desperately seek - a practical roadmap beyond outrage to reclaim America's democratic institutions.
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Democracy Under Siege: The Trump Phenomenon
The summer of 2016 in Cleveland felt like a bad wedding-awkward tension filling the air at the Republican National Convention. During this unsettling atmosphere, a conversation with a Never Trump Republican revealed a chilling truth: "These people aren't going anywhere. Win or lose, they're here to stay. This is the Republican Party now." This moment crystallized the central reality-Trump isn't the disease but merely the most visible symptom of a deeper political malady. Trumpism represents the marriage of plutocracy and prejudice, a political playbook featuring racial division, normalized lying, press antagonism, and democracy obstruction. While these tactics existed before, they were never deployed so explicitly or successfully. Trump's victory resolved a fundamental tension within the Republican Party between establishment figures and Tea Party insurgents. What began as opposition to Obama's policies quickly revealed itself as opposition to a Black president. The debt ceiling crisis exemplified this dangerous dynamic-legislative terrorism that threatened America's financial stability. Trump showed Republicans they could have their racism and their tax cuts too, uniting billionaires and bigots in a coalition that will outlast his presidency.
The Power Game: "Yes We Can" vs. "Because We Can"
The Racist Playbook: From Dog Whistles to Bullhorns
Democracy Under Attack: The Systematic Rigging
Winning in the Age of Trump: A Strategic Blueprint
Rebuilding Democracy: The Path Forward
Hope in Action: Toward a More Perfect Union
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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