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Is America a 'Tinder Box' for Revolution?

7/12/2025

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On "The Weekly Show" podcast, Jon Stewart engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Mike Duncan and Tony Gilroy about the looming threat of a second U.S. revolution. Duncan described the nation as a "tinder box," ready to ignite, while Gilroy drew striking parallels between today’s societal tensions and the conflicts depicted in his "Star Wars" series.

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On "The Weekly Show" podcast, Jon Stewart engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Mike Duncan and Tony Gilroy about the looming threat of a second U.S. revolution. Duncan described the nation as a "tinder box," ready to ignite, while Gilroy drew striking parallels between today’s societal tensions and the conflicts depicted in his "Star Wars" series.