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Abby and Patrick are joined by friend of the show and returning guest Sam Adler-Bell! Together, the three process events in the US electoral landscape in the past month, focusing in particular on the selection of J.D.Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate, the ascendance of Kamala Harris, and the spectacle of the Democratic Convention. Objects of psychodynamic-flavored punditry include Vance’s Daddy Issues, Harris as Phallic Mother, and the significance of one of America’s favorite pastimes (Stepmom Porn).

Check out Sam’s recent piece in The Baffler on Adam Phillips here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/good-enough-adler-bell

The Know Your Enemy episodes we discuss are here:

What's Wrong with J.D. Vance?

https://www.patreon.com/posts/whats-wrong-with-109853554

René Girard and the Right (w/ John Ganz)

https://www.patreon.com/posts/rene-girard-and-99243002

A Remedy for Envy? René Girard Redux

https://www.patreon.com/posts/remedy-for-envy-99640142


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