During times of war, language can be a powerful tool. Political leaders can wield it to change hearts and minds, but also to justify the use of violence.

Right now, political rhetoric is everywhere as the war between Israel and Palestine continues to unfold. So how does what we hear from politicians inform how we think about conflict?

Today, we’ll examine the role of rhetoric in our politics — and how it can contribute to violence at home and abroad.

GUESTS:

• Paul Achter: Associate professor of rhetoric, University of Richmond
• Ned O'Gorman: Professor of communication, University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign
• Jason Stanley: Professor of philosophy, Yale University; co-author of The Politics of Language

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