Its Hunger Games out there
January 20, 2017 4:11 AM   Subscribe

As we prepare to enter the Trump Era, I find my facebook page dominated by people that this could have happened to America. Honestly, I don't really get it much myself. However David Wong (aka Jason Pargin) of Cracked.com has a perspective and way of explaining the situation that, as a progressive, i find very relatable. Three pieces in particular (one article and 2 podcasts) piece together a compelling vision of a middle America left behind by the past 20 years, and why they just don’t give a crap what the MSM has to say about their man.

I suggest you check them out in this order:

How Half of America Lost its F*cking mind. The original article posted to Cracked.com. It's been posted before, but give it another read to refresh your memory.

Trump Country
Follow-up podcast in which David and panel discuss the article in more detail

What the f*ck just happened? Election Autopsy.
Reaction and further commentary in the days just after the election.
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