From the war on Disney to the calamitous Presidential campaign launch on Twitter, Ron DeSantis is no stranger to the news, but what do we really know about him?

In this episode, we take a closer look at Trump's early challenger for the Republican nomination. Where does he come from? What does he stand for? And what does his meteoric rise through the GOP tell us about politics in America, as we answer the question... who is Ron DeSantis?

Returning from the faculty is Dr. Emma Long, Associate Professor of American History and Politics and Head of the Department of American Studies at the University of East Anglia.

Talking Points:

• DeSantis' rapid rise up the GOP, from a 0.4% victory margin in Florida to Presidential candidate
• Is he too young and inexperienced to run for President?
• The Culture Wars
• DeSantis vs Disney
• How can DeSantis beat Trump?
• Staying moderate enough to win the Presidency

Additional Resources:

WEBSITE: DeSantis for President

SOCIAL: DeSantis on Twitter

WATCH: Fox News (conservative) coverage of DeSantis

READ: New York Times (liberal) coverage of DeSantis

READ: BBC Coverage of DeSantis

This episode was recorded in July 2023

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