# Jonathan Turley: What Thomas Paine Can Teach a Divided America | The Big Ben Show

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Podcast: [The Big Ben Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-ben-show-1385087)
Published: 2026-04-01T22:00:00+00:00
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Can a Republic built on rage survive the 21st century? Ben Domenech dives into the tragic murder of Stephanie Minter and the "trust policies" putting citizens at risk. First, Ben Domenech is joined by legal expert Jonathan Turley to discuss his new book, Rage and the Republic, exploring how the "righteous rage" of Thomas Paine shaped America, and why modern "New Jacobins" are threatening that legacy. Next, Robby Soave joins Ben to break down the 50th anniversary of Survivor, the downfall of Star Wars, and why Hollywood won't stop fracking your favorite IP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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