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Intelligence Squared · 2026-08-02 · 38 min · 6,206 words

Can the US Survive Donald Trump? With Pod Save the US’ Ben Rhodes (Part One)

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Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm senior producer Mia Sorenti. Today's episode is part one of our recent live event with former White House Deputy National Security Advisor and co-host of Podsave the US, Ben Rhodes. Rhodes joined us at Union Chapel to discuss America's past, present, and democratic future. Drawing on his new book, All We Say, A History of the United States and 15 Speeches, Rhodes explores how political language has shaped America's identity.

from its founding to the present day. Reflecting on his years in the Obama White House, he examines the struggle over truth, democracy, and national purpose at a defining moment in American history. Let's join our host Coco Calm now, live at Union Chapel. Hello, thank you so much for coming out.

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