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Podcast: WSJ Opinion: Free Expression
Episode: Who’s to Blame for Political Violence?
Description: The assassination of Charlie Kirk marked the latest escalation of politically motivated violence, and it may be a breaking point for the country. After the murder of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota and the attempts on President Donald Trump’s life last year, the U.S. seems to be returning to the dark days of half a century ago when politically motivated violence was almost routine. President Trump and his allies put the blame on the radical left and have threatened a crackdown. Â
On this episode of Free Expression, Gerry Baker discusses the deteriorating political atmo...