The Corrupting Influence of Populism with Kevin Williamson | The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

In this episode of the Remnant Podcast, Jonah Goldberg and Kevin Williamson discuss various topics, including their personal lives, their thoughts on the musical 'Tommy,' and the issue of self-dealing in conservative organizations. They also touch on the behavior of lawyers in the Trump administration and the challenges faced by free market advocates in politics. The conversation explores the impact of political storytelling and the corruption of truth in politics.

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00:00
Introduction and Context
02:42
The Musical 'Tommy' and the Importance of Live Performances
05:17
Self-Dealing in Conservative Organizations
11:52
The Behavior of Lawyers in the Trump Administration
29:30
The Corrupting Influence of Populism
32:36
The Desire to be Popular and its Corrupting Effect
37:43
The Creation or Recruitment of Trump
44:19
The Decline of Gatekeepers and the Spread of Fringe Ideas
53:28
The Challenge for Classical Liberals and Libertarians
56:34
The Absence of a Political Home for Classical Liberal Ideas
01:00:02
The Difference Between Writers and Campaign Managers
01:04:25
The Role of Power in Politics
01:16:58
The US-Israel Relationship and the Israel-Hamas Conflict

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