changing world, and one thing that my research shows is that these kinds of. strongmen and authoritarian regimes have an appeal when a society has gone through a lot of change. and so trump, we were right for this, after eight years of an american african president the people never accepted, you let women in the military, and so some people loved this, but other people feel like they are losing their status. there has been a lot of this in the world, and that partly explains the appeal of these strongman, which is going strong. can you talk a little bit of a point that you just made? i do think that people are in search of a paternalistic father figure, an emotional core of what is very not of peace with the rest of the message, you have these strong men that have rage and violence, essential to their message. at the same time, there is this i love, you this paternalistic attitude that you can come and
for granted. it is in these strongman types, where they often come from the media experience, massive communications experience. they are extremely skilled and using emotions. like trump and bolsonaro would tell their supporters that they loved them, trumpeted that in january 6th, i love you . they would seem to be addressing the problems of a changing world, and one thing that my research shows is that these kinds of; strongmen and authoritarian regimes have an appeal when a society has gone through a lot of change. and so trump, we were right for this, after eight years of an american african president the people never accepted, you let women in the military, and so
to focus on today is gratitude. reporter: in new mexico, this teacher inspiring her class to express gratitude to those who helped them. i m thankful for all you do. with all my love to your granddaughter. we love you. reporter: resulting in hug after hug after emotional hug. i got in! reporter: we were there for when the hard work paid off. reporter: following in her father s footsteps, becoming an army officer. when i raised my hand to salute, i lost all military bearing and i just pulled her to me. i just wanted to hold her. reporter: women in the military, making sacrifices for their family. this military mom travelled from overseas to surprise her son.