Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses supporters during a political rally at the Phoenix Convention Center on July 11, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Party People

On the Media | Mar 18, 2016

For the first months of the Trump campaign, the media wondered incredulously, "What kind of person thinks he can act like that and get elected?" Now that Trump is the presumptive Republican nominee, a new question has arisen: "What kind of people could support a person who acts like that?" 

We take a look at how the media have attempted to understand (and suppress) the mythical Trump supporter -- and how some of the more damning conclusions reflect a deep-seated discomfort with class in America. Plus, how a "broken" campaign finance system perpetually enriches the consultant class and how Trump 2016 is being received around the world.

Be alert for scams. WNYC never asks for nor accepts money for coverage or interviews. Anyone making such a request does not represent WNYC.

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

NYC school integration debate exposes tensions between Black parents and Mamdani

Some see a blind spot when it comes to the representation of Black New Yorkers in Mamdani's administration and agenda.
Gothamist |

Has MAGA Lost Faith in Donald Trump? Plus, Molly Fischer on Waymo

Rich Baris, a pollster supportive of MAGA, explains how the President lost control of his movement. And Fischer, a New Yorker staff writer, on the present and future of driverless cars.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

How to Live Forever (or Die Trying)

Plus, a new apocalyptic strain of fascism.
On the Media |

Olivia Colman & Alexander Skarsgård in 'Wicker'; 35 Years of Aljira Gallery in Newark

All Of It with Alison Stewart |
YOU ARE ONLINE