The Hashtag Resistance Is Dead

The episode dives into the emergence and eventual collapse of the #Resistance movement following the election of Donald Trump in 2016. It explores how the initial organic and grassroots opposition to Trump's presidency transformed into a booming media industry profiting from liberal outrage and the hope of holding Trump accountable.

As the #Resistance became more interwoven with the Democratic Party, its effectiveness as a political movement waned, leading to a disenchanted liberal base following Trump's re-election. The episode critically examines the commercialization of resistance and questions whether this movement had any lasting impact on American politics.

Ultimately, it highlights the missed opportunity for a meaningful political shift and suggests a way forward for those disillusioned by liberalism's failures and eager to find a movement grounded in an honest understanding of political realities.