From Reagan to Russia: The GOP’s Great Reversal
Summary
David Corn discusses his book "How Russia Won," detailing a decade of Russian influence operations targeting U.S. elections and the subsequent "Rusia denialism" by the GOP. He argues that Putin’s covert campaign successfully compromised the Republican Party, turning it into a vehicle for Russian interests. The conversation covers specific intelligence operations, the Trump-Putin relationship, and the collapse of traditional conservative foreign policy principles.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: OEC Business Loans and Just Food For Dogs
Introduction and the 2012 Romney Fundraiser Story
Overview of the Book 'How Russia Won'
The Evolution of Russian Interference and Denialism
Intelligence Operations and Covert Influence Tactics
Complicity of the Republican Party and GOP Shift
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The 2016 Campaign, Collusion, and the Cover-Up
The Collapse of the GOP and 'Useful Idiots'
Why Conservatives Embraced Putin: Cultural and Political Reasons
Trump's Transactional Relationship with Putin and Iran
The Alaska Summit and Legitimizing Putin
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Diplomatic Failures and the Question of Compromise
Psychological Dynamics and National Security Team Reactions
Accountability, Kash Patel, and Future Consequences
Conclusion, Author Resources, and Disinformation Attacks
Sponsors: Brai Pasta and Just Food For Dogs
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