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Pitchfork Populism examines the political forces that led to the current form of faux populism in America. The book also evaluates the evolution of demographics and racial dynamics, the media’s role and impact, increased activism, bipartisanship, and globalization....

Author and political analyst Bradford Kane talked about his book examining Donald Trump’s brand of populism and responds to questions from callers. https://www.c-span.org/video/?476611-3/washington-journal-bradford-kane-discusses-book-pitchfork-populism

Unquestionably, populism has shaped America. Donald Trump’s brand of faux populism, however, is dangerously shifting our political landscape by dividing our country to advance his own self interests. These are unprecedented times....

The US Supreme Court’s decision ensuring LGBTQi rights. Its impact on future battles against discrimination. Bolton's book exposing Trump's ignorance and malevolence. The impact it will have on the GOP and November's election. On Juneteenth (June 19th), these issues...

Guest Brad Kane, author of Pitchfork Populism, spoke on May 27, 2020 with JCRC Public Policy Director Jessica Trubowitch about the conflict between two sides of our national identity in the United States: individualism vs. communalism. Mr. Kane discusses the history...

Discussion on June 12th with host Don Hughes about social equity, the Black Lives Matter movement, criminal justice reform, the CHAZ in Seattle, objectives of peaceful protesters, and Trump's threat to illegally use military force against Americans in Seattle and...

Discussion on June 2nd with host Don Hughes about racial injustice, Trump's authoritarianism and exacerbation of racial tensions, the need for leadership in times of crisis, Trump's use of force against peaceful protesters and his threat to invoke the Insurrection...

COVID-19 has ripped away the veneer that masked American society. Many took refuge behind the glossy façade that all communities are well served by today’s economy, healthcare infrastructure, educational system and social services. But the virus’s tempestuous, tragic...

Literary Hill BookfestCelebrating Books and Authors on Capitol Hill—Virtually Bradford Kane was featured in the Literary Hill's first "Virtual Bookfest" Thank you to everyone who attended our Literary Hill BookFest from home, and thank you to the authors, moderators,...

FEATURING BRADFORD R. KANE – Even as a large majority of the American public supports the coronavirus-related lockdowns of their states, small but vocal groups of protesters, egged on by some city and state level leaders, and most of all provoked by President Trump...