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Engaging commentary on the consolidation of Trump and Trumpism and on the opposition’s efforts, in the US and the world at large. We cast the spotlight on what political actors say, but also how they say it - the vibes, the emotions, the drama.

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Vito Laterza is Associate Professor in Global Development at the University of Agder, Norway. He is an anthropologist and analyst focusing on politics, economy and society from a global geopolitical perspective. Writes for Al Jazeera English.
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