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Molly Worthen: "Charisma Is a Tool of the Weak"
Mar 18, 2026
· 41m
<p>Historian Molly Worthen discusses her new book <em>Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump</em> — arguing that charisma isn't charm but a polarizing story that tells followers who the heroes are, who the villains are, and where they fit in. Also: Israel killed Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most powerful figures, and Western outlets responded by mourning a lost future negotiator.</p> <p>Produced by Corey Wara</p> <p>Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig</p> <p>Do you have …
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