Book · 2026 · Political Science
Our Own Worst Enemies
America in the Age of Violent Populism
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Joining us now is University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape and author of the new book Our Own Worst Enemies Professor Pape the book is out I believe it was out this week congratulations and thank you so much for being here.
The best things said about it
He's got a new book out. Got it right here. Our Own Worst Enemies. He's been taking a look at the rise of political violence.
Why people recommend it
Our Own Worst Enemies by Robert A. Pape is an analytical exploration examining the disturbing rise of political violence and domestic extremism within modern democratic societies. The book gained significant attention when author and University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape appeared on an episode of Breaking Points titled 9/24/26: Nvidia CEO Warns On AI, Professor Pape Dire Election Warning, Bay Of Pi. During the broadcast, co-host Emily Jashinsky formally welcomed Professor Pape to discuss his freshly published work, congratulating him on the release of the volume that same week. Additionally, co-host Crystal featured the physical book on camera during the segment, noting that Pape's research specifically delves into the underlying causes driving the contemporary surge in political extremism and unrest. The hosts utilized the publication as a foundational anchor for a broader conversation surrounding electoral anxieties, social polarization, and the future stability of democratic institutions. Pape's comprehensive findings provided viewers with a rigorous academic perspective on how domestic political factions increasingly threaten the very fabric of society, making the text an essential contribution to contemporary political discourse and security studies.
Every mention
Emily Jashinsky joining us now is University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape and author of the new book Our Own Worst Enem… 1
“joining us now is University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape and author of the new book Our Own Worst Enemies Professor Pape the book is out I believe it was out this week congratulations and thank you so much for being here”
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“He's got a new book out. Got it right here. Our Own Worst Enemies. He's been taking a look at the rise of political violence”
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“I have coming out, Chris, a book called Our Own Worst Enemies: America in the Age of Violent Populism. Uh, it's pre-order now on Amazon. It'll be available in just a couple weeks to be in your mailbox.”
“And and a new book coming, Our Worst Enemies, America in the Age of Violent Populism. And my nightmare scenario was always that we'd have an election as this contentious with an international crisis.”
“As you know, I have a book coming out, Our own worst enemies, the preface is called uh the most dangerous elections in our lifetimes.”
“They haven't gone to I've been to Trump rallies uh because that's part of my book, Our Own Worst Enemy.”
“So I have a book coming out in September called Our Own Worst Enemies.”