Tim Alberta - American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump

The transcript discusses the book 'American Carnage' which explores the transformation of the Republican Party during the rise of Donald Trump. It highlights the significant changes in American politics, culture, and demographics that allowed Trump to reshape the party into a populist entity. The narrative explains how Trump capitalized on the grievances of many Americans and how the Republican Party's leaders made compromises to align with him, ultimately altering the party's traditional values.

What was the impact of Donald Trump's rise on traditional conservative values within the Republican Party?

In what ways did the political class fail the American people according to the speaker?

What does the speaker mean by 'the ultimate Faustian bargain' in relation to the Republican Party?