# 391 | A Tale of Two Speeches Pt 1: The Tripod of Broken Legs

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Podcast: [Citizen Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/citizen-podcast-1366647)
Published: 2026-07-13T22:00:41+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/0f89bf7f-5253-44df-811e-5dc5de55f73a/episodes/09929c54-e6d6-4d8c-983f-155e3816e705
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## Resource

In this episode, Dan uses the rhetorical triangle to dissect Zohran Mamdani's recent speech for America’s 250th Birthday. Using the triangle, he shows how no argument is actually made, opting instead for deceptive persuasion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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