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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · 6d

I just found out that my book is featured today by ebook daily and they’re offering it for $2.99. You can get it at this discounted rate below.

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Featured on eBookDaily Bargains- $2.99

'How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them' by Barbara F. Walter is featured on eBookDaily's best Kindle book bargains

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · 7d

If you wonder what I do on Sunday mornings, I sometimes write emails to Tom Edsall.

Trump Is Not Afraid of Civil War. Neither Is Stephen Miller. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/o...

Opinion | Trump Is Not Afraid of Civil War. Neither Is Stephen Miller.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · 8d

Monday morning magic: Jon Batiste. PLAY IT LOUD. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YHV...

Jon Batiste - FREEDOM

YouTube video by JonBatisteVEVO

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · 13d

I will be writing about that. Stay tuned.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · 13d

So where is America today? Let me tell you...

The Coming Instability

And Why We Know It's Coming

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · 22d

I’ll be interviewing General Mark Milley next month at a fundraising event hosted by life science companies. I’m collecting smart, thought-provoking questions. What would you ask him?

Also listen to his amazing 2022 Speech at West Point here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PEU...

West Point 2022 Graduation: Gen Mark Milley, Chair Joint Chiefs, Addresses Class of 2022

YouTube video by KGKraetzer Media

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · 25d

Quick getaway to the Eastern Sierras. Nature really does heal.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · 26d

Imagine if every media company said no. It would immediately pull the curtain back on Trump. Why are they caving so easily???

Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 27d

Exactly this

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · 29d

#1 business podcast today. Glad business leaders are paying attention.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Sep 14

Our conversation just dropped. Here it is:

America’s New Age of Political Violence — with Barbara F. Walter

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Sep 12

I contributed a few thoughts to this Politico piece on America’s rising political violence.

10 Political Violence Experts on What Comes Next for America

Can America escape the spiral of political violence after Charlie Kirk’s killing?

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Sep 11

Yes I do. Democrats are allowing MAGA to control the narrative and this is a contest over information.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Sep 11

It's always interesting to talk with Ian Masters. Listen to our interview here:
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Trump Will Use the Assassination of Charlie Kirk to Further His Dictatorial Takeover of the US

Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, ex

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Sep 11

Go Brazil! Showing our Supreme Court how to defend democracy.

Brazil Supreme Court Votes to Convict Bolsonaro for Coup Attempt

The former president could face life behind bars after a majority of judges on a panel found the right-wing politician guilty of a 2022 coup attempt.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Sep 11

Good Question. I'm not advocating censoring speech. Let people put whatever content they want on the internet. I'm advocating regulating the algorithms that disproportionately favor the more attention-grabbing content, which also tends to be the most divisive, incendiary material.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Sep 11

Been talking non-stop with the media about the Charlie Kirk murder. This is one question I kept getting asked:

This Isn't MAGA's Reichstag Moment, Yet

Kirk’s killing hardens MAGA’s narrative, but it’s too early.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Sep 10

I’ll be on Chris Hayes (and also Kaitlan Collins) tonight to discuss the shooting of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about rising political violence in the United States.

I wish my expertise were obsolete.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Sep 10

No showers. No phones. Best vacation I've had in years.

The Joy of a Poop Bucket

Seven couples, one bucket, and more fun than you’d expect

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Sep 8

I'm back. The simpler life got, the better it felt.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Aug 27

Every clash you see today - from Gaza to a barroom brawl - likely comes from the same ancient circuitry.

The Animal in Us

What if humans are just following an ancient cycle of build, purge, build bigger?

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Aug 22

Friday fun rec: Just finished reading this and loved it! My friend Mary said it reminded her of me. Ha!

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Aug 21

The Democratic Party clings to its old guard and its big donors. But voters are hungry for change. You can bring in new voters or you can cash the checks. You can’t do both.

The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Aug 20

Here’s why Democrats should get more comfortable talking dirty. #democracy

Nice Guys Don't Beat Autocrats

My husband and I disagreed about something this weekend on the beach in San Diego.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Aug 15

I love reading about the creative processes of really creative people. I'll start posting my favorite books, but in the meantime...start with the magical "Painting With John" on Hulu and HBO Max. You're welcome.

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Barbara F. Walter @barbarafwalter.com · Aug 13

Re-upping this because this is exactly what Trump will do before 2028.

Opinion | Why Autocrats Love Emergencies (Published 2019)

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