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201949 minPGtalk

Political Polarization Political Systems

Zero Tolerance: Kurt Bardella Interview

201949 minPGtalk

Kurt Bardella discusses his shift from the Republican Party to becoming a Democrat in this interview.

Political Polarization Political Systems

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Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

Zero Tolerance: Kurt Bardella Interview

2019• 49 minPG

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Kurt Bardella discusses his shift from the Republican Party to becoming a Democrat in this interview.

Synopsis

Kurt Bardella served as a Republican congressional staffer and spokesman for Breitbart News. In 2017, he publicly defected from the Republican Party to become a Democrat. This candid interview with Bardella is part of FRONTLINE's October 2019 documentary 'Zero Tolerance.' The interview provides insights into his experiences within the Republican Party and his transition to the Democratic side, highlighting the political landscape and his views on current events.

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