PROFILES IN COWARDICE: Jacob Weisberg on the Men Who Knew Better, But Folded Anyway.
Summary
Jacob Weisberg discusses his new book, *Profiles in Cowardice*, which examines eight influential figures who enabled Donald Trump’s second term by capitulating to his authoritarianism. The episode analyzes the moral failures of Mitch McConnell, Jeff Bezos, Steve Schwarzman, and Chief Justice John Roberts, contrasting their current inaction with their previous stances. Weisberg also critiques George W. Bush for refusing to publicly condemn Trump despite attacks on his legacy. The conversation concludes with a look at emerging resistance in universities and the potential for Republican politi…
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