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Paul Young: “The angry rhetoric, the hateful speech, and the heated threats create a culture where violence feels like a next step…”

On the recordJune 19, 2025
The angry rhetoric, the hateful speech, and the heated threats create a culture where violence feels like a next step instead of a red line.
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Paul Young
Tennessee
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cbsnews.com
Jun 19, 2025

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Discussing the impact of rhetoric on societal violence.

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