Project 2025: The History Of How Trumpism Radicalized

Molly Jong-Fast converses with Harvard sociologist and political scientist Theda Skocpol about Project 2025, an initiative by the Heritage Foundation outlining a potential future Trump administration. They discuss the drastic policy changes proposed, including increased presidential power and radical socio-political shifts. Skocpol provides insights on the historical and organizational evolution of the Republican Party, the role of grassroots movements like the Tea Party, and the implications of authoritarianism in American politics. They also touch on the impact of these changes on federal agencies and the potential consequences for American democracy.

00:00 Introduction to Project 2025
04:53 Theda Skocpol on the Origins of Project 2025
05:29 The Tea Party's Role in Shaping Modern Conservatism
11:21 Trump's Influence and the Rise of Authoritarianism
14:14 The Republican Party's Shift Towards Authoritarianism
17:40 Potential Consequences of a Second Trump Term
22:41 The Threat to American Democracy