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Exclusive Audio: JD Vance's Screwtape Tape
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Exclusive Audio: JD Vance's Screwtape Tape

Game recognises game. CS Lewis' head corruptor of souls knows a demonic sophist when he hears one.

In this episode of Wicked Problems, a guest contributor - Senior Demon and Experienced Tempter, Screwtape - praises Senator JD Vance's climate responses in a recent vice-presidential debate, in order to instruct his nephew Wormwood to learn from Vance’s example.

Screwtape elaborates on how Vance used emotional appeals, subtle racism, and misdirection to deflect from critical issues.

00:00 Introduction to Wicked Problems

00:08 Climate Change in the Vice-Presidential Debate

00:44 JD Vance's Response and Misdirection

01:32 Screwtape's Analysis of Misdirection

02:26 Emotional Appeal as a Shield

03:38 Subtle Racism and Division

04:47 Clean vs. Dirty Economy

06:10 Creating an Illusion of Agreement

07:18 Replacing Complex Truths with Simple Half-Truths

08:14 Reframing the Debate with Economic Patriotism

09:13 Casting Doubt Through Opponent's Inconsistency

11:13 Conclusion and Call to Action

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