Robert A. Pape
PersonHeard in 14 episodes across 4 shows since May 2026
Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and a leading expert on political violence. He is known for his research on the drivers of radical politics and the glorification of political violence in America.
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What Robert A. Pape has said on podcasts
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Mass American support for political violence is America’s greatest threat.
“The number one threat to America is not from a foreign government, even Iran. It's not from a fringe militia group. It's from tens of millions of Americans who support political violence.”
Open the episode · Democrats vs Republicans: Who Is Actually More Violent? - Robert Pape #1154Listen at 0:37
Historically high political violence will alter the upcoming election unpredictably.
“we are in an era of historically high political violence and historically high support for political violence that will change the election that we are about to go through in ways we may not really be prepared for.”
Open the episode · Democrats vs Republicans: Who Is Actually More Violent? - Robert Pape #1154Listen at 1:49
Mass support for political violence encourages actual political violence.
“Violent populism is taking a lot of that anger in the mainstream, extreme, and it is transforming into political violent anger where there's support for political violence, which is going to then encourage actual political violence.”
Open the episode · Democrats vs Republicans: Who Is Actually More Violent? - Robert Pape #1154Listen at 6:55
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Episodes
14 episodes featuring Robert A. Pape, newest first
- Sep 25, 2026
AI safety warnings collide with Republican midterm anxietyBreaking Points with Krystal and SaagarSep 25, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026Diesel ban risks fuel shock as Trump faces political headwindsBreaking Points with Krystal and SaagarSep 24, 2026Guest
- Sep 24, 2026AI expansion meets America’s political violence riskBreaking Points with Krystal and SaagarSep 24, 2026Guest
- Sep 24, 2026
Pape warns America is entering a cycle of political violenceModern WisdomSep 24, 2026Guest - Sep 4, 2026Diesel shock meets AI safety fears and political realignmentBreaking Points with Krystal and SaagarSep 4, 2026
- Aug 31, 2026
Geopolitical experts warn internal divisions and regional conflicts threaten global stabilityModern WisdomAug 31, 2026Guest
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