Podcast appearances and mentions of christopher rufo

On this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Christopher Rufo. Rufo is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. A contributing editor at City Journal, author of the New York Times bestseller America's Cultural Revolution, and 2025 Bradley Prize recipient, he also serves as a New College of Florida board member and Distinguished Fellow at Hillsdale College. He is also co-host of the podcast Rufo and Lomez. Raised in Sacramento, California, Rufo graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service in 2006 and a Master of Liberal Arts in Government from Harvard Extension School in 2022. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children. Razib and Rufo first discuss his California upbringing and the idyllic environment of the Golden State. They discuss what they both love about California and why it matters for the US as a whole. Razib brings up the contrast with Texas, where the weather and scenery are less attractive, but pro-business and pro-housing regulatory framework has attracted many migrants from California. Rufo then details exactly what he's uncovered about the poor governance in his home state under Gavin Newsom. They also discuss the prospects in the current governor's race, and whether California's pathologies can ever be fixed.

Miranda Devine, Fox News Contributor, NY Post Columnist, author of THE BIG GUY: How a President and His Son Sold Out America, and host of the hit podcast "Podforce One," joined us on the Guy Benson Show to discuss her recent interview on California fraud with Christopher Rufo. Devine and guest host Tom Shillue discussed why independent journalists like Rufo and Nick Shirley are making such an impact on online spaces, and the pair also discussed the latest on a potential indictment for Dr. Anthony Fauci. Listen below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What has the far right learned from the Frankfurt School? And what can we learn from Frankfurt School thinkers like Theodor Adorno and Herbert Marcuse to understand the appeal of the right? Paul Fleming sheds light on the fixation of conservatives like Christopher Rufo — who has set about remaking higher education — with cultural Marxism. He also discusses Adorno's insights into the attraction of authoritarian leaders. The post Fund Drive Special: What the Frankfurt School Teaches Us About the Right appeared first on KPFA.

Out of all the stories to discuss today, Glenn starts the show by talking about … time travel? Glenn explains that what you interpret as “gut feelings” or intuition might actually be subtle nudges from God to warn you about something that is coming. Glenn speaks to one of his writers and producers, Mikayla G. Hedrick, who joins to discuss the potential threat posed by the latest virus — hantavirus, which is spread between rats, but one strain appears to have made the jump to humans. Could this virus become the next global pandemic? Glenn speaks with Daily Wire senior investigative reporter Luke Rosiak to discuss what might be one of the biggest Medicaid scandals ever found. A new report by Christopher Rufo showed that a California CAIR leader allegedly advised followers to hide their anti-Zionist beliefs, which Glenn and his team warned about in Glenn's "Islamist Takeover" special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out of all the stories to discuss today, Glenn starts the show by talking about … time travel? Glenn explains that what you interpret as “gut feelings” or intuition might actually be subtle nudges from God to warn you about something that is coming. Glenn speaks to one of his writers and producers, Mikayla G. Hedrick, who joins to discuss the potential threat posed by the latest virus — hantavirus, which is spread between rats, but one strain appears to have made the jump to humans. Could this virus become the next global pandemic? Glenn speaks with Daily Wire senior investigative reporter Luke Rosiak to discuss what might be one of the biggest Medicaid scandals ever found. Glenn lays out how legal immigration should work for America and how the Left has twisted it for its own gain. Glenn acknowledges the divide between people on different political aisles and reveals what it will take to fix it. Glenn speaks on the dangers of being overwhelmed, working hard to keep things out of your control from happening, and how to end the vicious cycle. A new report by Christopher Rufo showed that a California CAIR leader allegedly advised followers to hide their anti-Zionist beliefs, which Glenn and his team warned about in Glenn's "Islamist Takeover" special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the aftermath of the Correspondents' Dinner attack, two dominant narratives have emerged in US political discourse. The first is intensifying political blame, with figures on both the left and right accusing each other of contributing to a growing climate of violence. The second is a surge in conspiracy theories online, with claims circulating that the attack may have been staged. Similar narratives had gained traction prior to the incident and were widely shared across social platforms, prompting coverage from outlets including CNN and Wired. President Trump has also weighed in, linking the incident to broader allegations about political funding networks and extremist activity. As debate continues, concerns are growing over the erosion of trust in shared facts and institutions, and whether increasing polarisation is accelerating instability in the political landscape. Piers Morgan speaks to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado about her relationship with Trump and what she plans to do for the next election. Then, Piers is joined by senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Christopher Rufo, former Republican Congressman and host of The Social Contract, Joe Walsh, founder of the Proud Boys & Censored TV host, Gavin McInnes, and host of No Limits!, Brian Shapiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott broadcasts live from Louisville with breaking news that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened as U.S.-Iran diplomacy gains momentum, alongside a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and improving market conditions. He’s joined by Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer to assess whether the situation marks a true turning point, and Congressman Ben Cline to break down a high-stakes redistricting battle in Virginia and ongoing fights in Congress over DHS funding and surveillance policy. Scott also covers new immigration enforcement developments and reactions to cultural and political controversies, including a report from Christopher Rufo on California policies. In Hour 2, Scott discusses the 2026 midterm landscape with Jonathan Martin, calls out media narratives in his “Pain of the Week,” and wraps with Friday Punditry alongside Jason Rantz and a look at the week’s biggest political winners and losers. Call Lear Capital at 800-880-2424 or visit https://LearScott.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gavin Newsom's office confirmed California is giving free taxpayer-funded breast implants and sex change surgeries to homeless illegal aliens through Medi-Cal — and doubled down, claiming migrants will "die in the streets" without them. Christopher Rufo and the Manhattan Institute exposed it, Jesse Watters broke it wide open, and now California Democrats want to jail the citizen journalists who uncovered the fraud. Nick Shirley faces a $10,000 fine or a year in prison for investigating fake daycares. You can join AARP’s fight against fraud at https://action.aarp.org/fraudpledge SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuộc bầu cử Quốc Hội Hungary ngày 12/04/2026 thu hút sự chú ý không chỉ tại châu Âu, mà đặc biệt là ở Mỹ, chưa kể đến Nga. Ngay trước thềm bầu cử, phó tổng thống Mỹ J.D. Vance đã đến Budapest, để trực tiếp bày tỏ ủng hộ và vận động cho đảng của thủ tướng Viktor Orban, đang có nguy cơ thất cử, theo một số thăm dò dư luận. Theo giới quan sát, cuộc bầu cử này là một trắc nghiệm quan trọng đối với mô hình « dân chủ phi tự do », mà thủ tướng Orban được coi là người đã đặc biệt thành công trong việc triển khai, với hơn 16 năm cầm quyền liên tục. Orban, niềm cảm hứng của các lực lượng cực hữu, từ châu Âu đến Donald Trump Trả lời RFI tiếng Việt, ông Steven Forti, chuyên gia về chủ nghĩa phát xít và các đảng phái cực hữu châu Âu, giảng viên chuyên ngành lịch sử đương đại, Đại học Tự trị Barcelona - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Tây Ban Nha), cho biết tầm quan trọng của phe cầm quyền tại Hungary đối với thế lực cực hữu Mỹ, được coi là đã góp phần đáng kể vào việc xác lập chính sách đối nội của chính quyền Trump nhiệm kỳ 2 : « Trong 10 năm qua đã có nhiều chuyến đi của các trí thức, nhà báo và chính trị gia Mỹ đến nước Hungary của Orban. Không chỉ với việc các thành viên của chính quyền Trump, như ngoại trưởng Rubio hay phó tổng thống Vance đến Hungary gần đây. Đã có những trí thức như Rod Dreher, nhà báo như Tucker Carlson, và nhiều trí thức – nhà hoạt động cực hữu ủng hộ Trump, như Christopher Rufo. Orban đã bổ nhiệm nhiều người Mỹ làm giám đốc, thành viên của các viện của chính phủ Hungary, trong đó có Gladden Pappin làm chủ tịch của Hungarian Institute of International Affairs. Những người cực hữu trẻ tuổi như Pappin, sau thời gian hoạt động ở Hungary đã trở về Mỹ, xuất bản các bài viết, vận động hành lang, đưa các thành viên khác đến Budapest. Vì vậy, đã có một mối quan hệ rất ổn định, rất mạnh mẽ. Điều này cũng thể hiện rõ trong mối quan hệ giữa nước Hungary của Orban với viện nghiên cứu mang tính biểu tượng, như Heritage Foundation, một tổ chức rất quan trọng và nổi tiếng, vì đã soạn thảo Project 2025, chương trình hành động năm 2025, mà Trump ít nhiều đã thực hiện trong năm đầu nhiệm kỳ thứ hai. Đọc thêm - Mỹ có thể chuyển sang chế độ "bán độc tài" nếu Trump tái đắc cử, thực thi "Project 2025" Có thể kể tên các tổ chức cực hữu Mỹ khác như Viện Nước Mỹ trên hết - America First Institute, viện Claremont Institute, hay các tổ chức như CPAC - Conservative Political Action Conference - Hội nghị Hành động Chính trị Bảo thủ, thường tổ chức các cuộc gặp mặt của cánh hữu và cực hữu của Mỹ và thế giới. Hội nghị của CPAC đã được tổ chức hàng năm tại Budapest kể từ năm 2022, cũng như tại Brazil năm 2019, sau chiến thắng của ứng viên tổng thống cực hữu Bolsonaro, hay tại Achentina năm 2024, sau chiến thắng của ứng viên tổng thống cực hữu Javier Milei. » Tháng 7/2024, Viktor Orban lập « Những người yêu nước vì châu Âu » (Patriots for Europe, gọi tắt là PfE hay P4E), một nhóm nghị sĩ cực hữu mới tại Nghị Viện Châu Âu. Nhóm này nhanh chóng trở thành lực lượng chính trị lớn thứ ba trong Nghị Viện Châu Âu, với 84 nghị sĩ (sau nhóm các đảng cánh hữu Nhân dân Châu Âu EEP, với 185 ghế, và nhóm các đảng cánh tả Xã hội - Dân chủ S&D, với 135 ghế). Đảng phái tham gia gồm FIDESZ của Orban, đảng cực hữu Pháp Mặt trận Dân tộc RN, đảng Liên đoàn Ý của Matteo Salvini, đảng ANO của CH Séc, đảng Tự do Hà Lan (PVV) của Geert Wilders, phong trào Chega của Bồ Đào Nha, đảng Vox của Tây Ban Nha, đảng Nhân dân Đan Mạch và đảng cực hữu Vlaams Belang của vùng Flanders (Bỉ) đòi độc lập. Đảng RN Pháp, với 30 nghị sĩ, là đảng lớn nhất.  Đảng FIDESZ của Orban chính thức bị khai trừ khỏi nhóm cánh hữu châu Âu EEP vào năm 2021. Theo nhà nghiên cứu Steven Forti, mô hình « Dân chủ phi tự do » của Orban đã có nhiều điều kiện thuận lợi để củng cố vị thế tại châu Âu một phần không nhỏ do được nhóm đảng cánh hữu châu Âu EEP bảo trợ trong một thời gian dài. « Dân chủ phi tự do » tuyên chiến với « dân chủ tự do »... Năm 2014, bốn năm sau khi lên cầm quyền, thủ tướng Orban xây dựng mô hình dân chủ « phi tự do » tại Hungary. Dân chủ phi tự do vốn là một thuật ngữ do nhà chính trị học người Mỹ Fareed Zakaria xác lập trong thập niên 1990, để mô tả một chế độ dựa trên việc tôn trọng kết quả bầu cử dân chủ, nhưng lại bỏ qua các khía cạnh khác của thể chế dân chủ, lợi dụng các công cụ dân chủ cho các mục đích « phi tự do » (như sửa đổi Hiến pháp hoặc kiểm soát việc bổ nhiệm để thâu tóm quyền lực). Công khai khẳng định chủ trương « dân chủ phi tự do », Orban trở thành thế lực đi tiên phong của phe cực hữu, trong cuộc chiến chống lại các định chế dân chủ tự do của Liên Hiệp Châu Âu. Tháng 2/2025, phát biểu của phó tổng thống JD Vance tại Diễn đàn an ninh Munich (ít tuần sau khi Trump lên nắm quyền nhiệm kỳ 2), đã gây chấn động các đồng minh châu Âu. Ông Vance rời hội trường, bỏ qua bài phát biểu của chủ tịch Ủy Ban Châu Âu, sau khi đã trực tiếp ủng hộ các thế lực cực hữu tại châu Âu, lên án Bruxelles, khẳng định « không phải Nga, không phải Trung Quốc » là mối đe dọa đối với Châu Âu, mà là việc Châu Âu « từ bỏ các giá trị cơ bản của mình ». Chiến lược An ninh Quốc gia của Mỹ, công bố đầu tháng 12/2025, chính thức khẳng định chiến lược hậu thuẫn các thế lực cực hữu châu Âu, chia sẻ các giá trị chung với nước Mỹ của Donald Trump, khi nhấn mạnh Châu Âu đang có nguy cơ rơi vào tình cảnh « văn minh suy tàn » trong hai thập niên tới. Ông Sébastien Maillard, cố vấn đặc biệt tại Viện tư vấn Jacques Delors (Paris), nhận định, văn bản này « lấy cảm hứng từ phong trào MAGA (Make America Great Again), khẩu hiệu tranh cử của Donald Trump, đánh dấu sự kết thúc của tình đoàn kết xuyên Đại Tây Dương và xác nhận nguy cơ Mỹ can thiệp chính trị  vào châu Âu ». Đọc thêm - Hiểm họa lớn nhất 2026: ''Cách mạng chính trị'' của phe Trump phá vỡ nền dân chủ Mỹ ... Orban giúp Nhà Trắng đẩy « các đồng minh châu Âu » vào chân tường Các tổ chức hoạt động trong lĩnh vực tư vấn, hoạch định chính sách ở Hungary, được Orban tài trợ và thành lập sau chiến thắng năm 2010, có mối quan hệ rất chặt chẽ, rất mạnh mẽ với các tổ chức cực hữu của Mỹ, và ắt hẳn đã có nhiều đóng góp vào việc định hình chính sách của chính quyền Trump đối với Châu Âu. Nhà nghiên cứu Steven Forti cho biết : « Ví dụ như Viện Danube, trung tâm Centre for Fundamental Rights, phiên bản Hungary của CPAC, cũng như các tổ chức quan trọng khác như Học viện Matthias Corvinus Collegium. Đây là một cơ sở đại học do Orban kiểm soát, với hơn 7.000 sinh viên mỗi năm và có hơn 25 chi nhánh, không chỉ ở Hungary mà còn ở các nước láng giềng như Rumani và Ukraina, cũng như ở Vienna, Bruxelles, và có thể ở cả Luân Đôn.  Học viện Matthias Corvinus Collegium còn là một viện tư vấn chính sách, cùng với các viện nghiên cứu chính sách khác, như Ordo Iuris của Ba Lan, đã trình bày tại trụ sở của viện tư vấn Heritage Foundation, Washington, một báo cáo về tương lai của Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, hay nói đúng hơn là về sự cáo chung của Liên Hiệp Châu Âu. Sự trao đổi ý tưởng, phối hợp các hoạt động chính trị giữa hai bên đã diễn ra rất mạnh mẽ trong 10 năm qua. » Đọc thêm - Hungary : Viktor Orban một mình đối đầu với Liên Hiệp Châu Âu 4 nhiệm kỳ của Orban: Thất vọng của dân Hungary và sự trỗi dậy bất ngờ của Peter Magyar Sau 16 năm cầm quyền liên tục 4 nhiệm kỳ, thủ tướng Orban xác lập được một ảnh hưởng lớn trong giới cực hữu phương Tây, và đặc biệt là tiếng nói của Orban có vai trò quan trọng trong chính sách của Nhà Trắng với châu Âu thời Donald Trump, tuy nhiên, về đối nội, uy tín của Orban và FIDESZ có xu hướng giảm mạnh. Lạm phát tăng khoảng 50% từ 2020 đến 2025. Hungary trở thành một trong các nước có thu nhập thấp nhất châu Âu, sau khi đã từng là một nền kinh tế ở nhóm khá trong khối Cộng sản Đông Âu trước đây. Khoản tín dụng 18 tỷ euro của Hungary hiện đang bị Liên Âu đóng băng, do chính quyền Orban không tôn trọng pháp quyền. Từ một năm nay, chính trường Hungary đột ngột thay đổi khí sắc, với sự xuất hiện của một đảng đối lập mới, đảng trung hữu mang tên Tisza (Tôn trọng và Tự do) của Péter Magyar, một luật sư 45 tuổi và là nghị viên Nghị Viện Châu Âu. Theo nhiều thăm dò dư luận, đảng Tsiza có khả năng giành được đa số ghế trong Quốc Hội mới. Đọc thêm - Bầu cử Quốc Hội Hungary : Đảng đối lập với Viktor Orban dẫn đầu cuộc thăm dò Trả lời đài France 24, ông Jacques Rupnik, giáo sư tại Collège d'Europe ở Bruges (Bỉ), giám đốc nghiên cứu danh dự tại Sciences Po Paris, nhận định về một số điểm đáng lưu ý của cuộc bầu cử này: « Điều thú vị ở đây là ứng cứ viên đối lập cũng xuất thân từ đảng FIDESZ của thủ tướng Orban, đã có 20 năm hoạt động trong đảng này. Lãnh đạo đảng đối lập Tisza tấn công FIDESZ không phải về quá khứ của đảng này, điều đó sẽ khó khăn đối với chính ông ấy, mà là về hệ thống mà đảng này đã thiết lập. Cụ thể là sự kiểm soát của nhà nước đối với tất cả các thể chế, nạn tham nhũng, chủ nghĩa gia đình trị, kiểm soát truyền thông, v.v. Và đó là điều mà thế hệ trẻ mong muốn. Ta hãy nhớ là Orban khi bước vào chính trường đã lập ra đảng FIDESZ, một chính đảng của một nhóm sinh viên bất đồng chính kiến​​. Vì vậy, tôi nghĩ rằng việc bị thách thức bởi thế hệ trẻ, những người đồng cảm nhiều hơn với Péter Magyar, chắc hẳn sẽ là đòn đau với ông ấy. Orban tự nhận mình là người theo tư tưởng bảo thủ, nhưng ông ấy cũng thực sự già nua, nếu xét về mặt thế hệ. Tôi tin rằng đây là một điểm gây phân hóa rất mạnh trong cử tri Hungary ». Orban đả kích Ukraina và Liên Âu, ứng viên đối lập lên án « Nhà nước Mafia » Điều mà nhiều nhà quan sát ghi nhận là các áp phích, khẩu hiệu lên án tổng thống Ukraina, chủ tịch Ủy Ban Châu Âu hiện diện khắp nơi tại Hungary trong thời gian tranh cử, nhưng theo chuyên gia quan hệ quốc tế David Cadier, làm việc trong chương trình « An ninh châu Âu » tại IRSEM (Viện nghiên cứu chiến lược Trường Quân sự Paris), vấn đề chống tham nhũng là quan tâm của đông đảo cử tri, bất mãn với chính quyền Orban (trả lời Radio France) :    « Tạm đồng ý là chính sách đối ngoại có vị trí trọng tâm trong cách thức mà các ứng cử viên công kích lẫn nhau. Tuy nhiên, khó có thể nói liệu vấn đề này sẽ có ý nghĩa như thế nào đối với quyết định lựa chọn của cử tri. Theo tôi, mấu chốt của cuộc bầu cử sẽ là tham nhũng. Và đó chính là điểm mà Péter Magyar đang tấn công vào hệ thống của Orban. Có nhiều điều mà ứng cử viên đối lập Péter Magyar không chống lại Orban, đặc biệt là những quan điểm mang tính ý thức hệ. Péter Magyar là một người theo phái hữu bảo thủ như Orban, kể cả về vấn đề viện trợ cho Ukraina. Tuy nhiên, ông ấy lên án Nhà nước Mafia, mà Viktor Orban bị cáo buộc đã thiết lập thông qua một hệ thống phòng chống buôn lậu liên quan đến lĩnh vực năng lượng, v.v.. Vì vậy, theo tôi, chính ở điểm này mà sự khác biệt có thể được tạo ra, và có lẽ điều này sẽ có tầm quan trọng lớn hơn nhiều. » Chế độ chuyên chế dưới vỏ bọc dân chủ hay « Nhà nước Mafia »  Trả lời RFI tiếng Việt, nhà kinh tế học Nguyễn Quang A, người quan sát lâu năm xã hội Hungary, nhấn mạnh đến việc tại Hungary, ngày càng có nhiều người coi hệ thống chính quyền của thủ tướng Orban giống với một « Nhà nước Mafia ». Ông giải thích : « Hungary, Nga và một vài nước thuộc Liên Xô cũ gần với cái chế độ gọi là "chuyên quyền bảo trợ ", có thể gọi một cách dân dã là được đặc trưng bởi Nhà nước Mafia. Nhà nước Mafia (Maffiaállam) là một thuật ngữ do hai ông Magyar Bálint và Madlovics Bálint đặt ra, có một định nghĩa nghiêm túc về mặt học thuật (The Anatomy of Post-Communist Regimes, xuất bản năm 2020). Theo hai học giả này, Nhà nước Mafia là một nhà nước thâu tóm quyền lực về mọi mặt, quyền lực chính trị, quyền lực xã hội, quyền lực kinh tế. Và trong cái phần thâu tóm quyền lực kinh tế này, có một cái khía cạnh là làm giàu cho cá nhân những người nằm trong nhà nước mafia này, mà quan hệ quan trọng nhất là sự trung thành tuyệt đối với ông Trùm. Nhà nước mafia có thể nói là một tổ chức tội phạm mở, công khai, có vẻ ngoài hợp pháp. Tiếng Hung có hai từ, một từ là ''alvilág'' - thế giới ngầm, thế giới của tội phạm hạ lưu, hoàn toàn là ngoài vòng pháp luật như là mafia Ý chẳng hạn. Còn có một từ khác trong tiếng Hung gọi là ''felviág''. ''Felviág'' không phải là ngầm ở bên dưới, bất hợp pháp, mà là nổi lên bên trên, trong giới thượng lưu, với mục tiêu tập trung quyền lực, để thay đổi Hiến pháp, thay đổi các quy định của nhà nước pháp quyền. Cũng là viện công tố, cũng là cơ quan điều tra, cũng là tòa án Hiến pháp, và người bên ngoài, nếu mà quen với các thuật ngữ của phương Tây, thì tưởng rằng cũng hoạt động giống như ở bên Pháp hoặc Đức hoặc các nước Bắc Âu. Nhưng trong các chế độ ''chuyên quyền bảo trợ'', hay là trong ''Nhà nước Mafia'' này, thì thực sự  chúng hoạt động hoàn toàn khác. » Đọc thêm - Tự do báo chí ở Hungary: 500 tờ báo chung một biên tập Nhà nghiên cứu Nguyễn Quang A cho biết thêm, khái niệm Bạch tuộc Hungary lần đầu tiên được Magyar Bálint, cựu bộ trưởng Giáo Dục Hungary (1996 - 1998 và 2002-2006), phát triển trong một bài báo năm 2001 (« Magyar polip – a szervezett felvilág / Bạch tuộc Hungary, một tiểu thế giới có tổ chức », Magyar Hírlap). Magyar Bálint cũng là đồng chủ biên cuốn « Bạch tuộc Hungary – Nhà nước Mafia hậu cộng sản » bằng tiếng Hungary (A Magyar polip – A posztkommunista maffiaállam), xuất bản năm 2013.  Cuối thập niên 1990 đầu 2000, Hungary từng được coi là một ví dụ điển hình về quá trình chuyển đổi dân chủ thành công. Tuy nhiên, những sai lầm trầm trọng của các chính phủ tiền nhiệm, đặc biệt là cánh tả, dẫn đến lạm phát nặng nề, thất nghiệp phổ biến, nợ nần công và tư chồng chất, nhiều bê bối tham nhũng… đã góp phần vào chiến thắng của Orban năm 2010 (giới thiệu về cuốn sách Bạch tuộc Hungary – Nhà nước Mafia hậu cộng sản của Collège de France, năm 2014).  Cuốn « A Concise Field Guide to POST-COMMUNIST REGIMES », của Magyar Bálint và Maldovics Bálint (Nxb Đại học Trung Âu 2022), đã được ông Nguyễn Quang A dịch sang tiếng Việt với nhan đề « Một tóm tắt cô đọng về CÁC CHẾ ĐỘ HẬU-CỘNG SẢN ». Đây là tóm tắt của cuốn « Giải phẫu các Chế độ Hậu-Cộng sản » (The Anatomy of Post-Communist Regimes, dài gần 900 trang) đã giới thiệu ở trên. Orban thao túng bộ máy, nắm gần trọn truyền thông: Nguy cơ bầu cử « bị tước đoạt » Về triển vọng bầu cử Hungary, cho dù không ít người đặt hy vọng vào việc chế độ Orban cáo chung với chiến thắng của đối lập, chuyên gia Steven Forti cảnh báo : « Đúng là các cuộc thăm dò dư luận cho thấy khả năng đảng đối lập Tisza thắng cử là rất cao. Nhưng  chúng ta xem xét trước hết rằng Hungary là một ''chế độ chuyên chế về thông tin'', như nhận định của Peter Kreko, một nhà nghiên cứu chuyên về chính quyền Orban. Truyền thông hoàn toàn bị Orban kiểm soát. Sau đó, nếu chúng ta xem xét rằng các quy tắc của cuộc chơi – về luật bầu cử, hệ thống bầu cử, và nhiều chi tiết nhỏ khác liên quan đến hệ thống bầu cử - đều bị kiểm soát, chẳng hạn như ‘‘gerrymandering'', tức việc các khu vực bầu cử bị chính phủ thay đổi nhiều lần để đảm bảo cho Orban thắng cử. Cá nhân tôi rất hoài nghi, và không cho rằng đảng Tisza có cơ hội chiến thắng trong cuộc bầu cử này. » Trong một bài viết trên Le Monde, nhà nghiên cứu người Hungary Tibor Dessewffy cảnh báo : « Cấu trúc thể chế của Hungary hiện nay cung cấp nhiều công cụ để thực hiện các chiến lược như vậy: một Tòa án Hiến pháp ngoan ngoãn với Orban, đặt những người trung thành ở các vị trí chủ chốt và một hệ thống pháp luật được thiết kế với nhiều cạm bẫy ». Trả lời TV5 Monde về việc liệu thủ tướng Orban có phủ nhận hay không thất bại bầu cử, nếu kịch bản này xảy ra, nhà nghiên cứu David Cadier nhận định : « Có lẽ không trực tiếp, nhưng thay vì phá vỡ các quy tắc, ông ta có thể bẻ cong chúng để phục vụ mục đích riêng của mình. Thủ tướng Orban đã cài cắm nhiều cộng sự thân cận vào ngành tư pháp và truyền thông, vì vậy nhà lãnh đạo Hungary có thể làm chậm lại hoặc phản bác… Nhưng rất khó để dự đoán điều này. Có điều chắc chắn là những cải cách mà Orban đã thực hiện trong 16 năm cầm quyền sẽ rất khó bị đảo ngược trong thời gian ngắn ».

What has the far right learned from the Frankfurt School? And what can we learn from Frankfurt School thinkers like Theodor Adorno and Herbert Marcuse to understand the appeal of the right? Paul Fleming sheds light on the fixation of conservatives like Christopher Rufo — who has set about remaking higher education — with cultural Marxism. He also discusses Adorno's insights into the attraction of authoritarian leaders. Theodore Adorno, “Anti-Semitism and Fascist Propaganda” New German Critique The post The Frankfurt School, Authoritarianism, and the U.S. Right appeared first on KPFA.

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On today's episode, Leo Dickenson and Josh Christianson join Josiah to discuss Operation Metro Surge and the fraud crisis that the Trump regime has used to justify the occupation of the Twin Cities. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesThumbnail was taken by photojournalist Jeff Wheeler for the Minnesota Star Tribune"How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.," Joe Hernandez, NPR, https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5631809/somali-immigrants-minnesota-twin-cities-trump-ilhan-omar"Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota," Ray Sanchez and Cheri Mossburg, CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/02/us/fraud-minnesota-programs-scandal-trump"Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes," Jonah Kaplan and Joe Walsh, CBS News, https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/minnesota-fraud-schemes-what-we-know/"Minnesota investigators say child care centers accused of fraud are operating normally as governor drops reelection bid," Zoe Sottile and Andy Rose, CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/05/us/minnesota-child-care-fraud-investigation"Federal agents probe fraud allegations targeting Somali child care providers in Minnesota," Nick Schifrin and Jonah Anderson, PBS, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/federal-agents-probe-fraud-allegations-targeting-somali-child-care-providers-in-minnesota"School districts could face funding gaps due to virtual learning, missing students during Operation Metro Surge," Gordon Severson, KARE 11, https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/ice-in-minnesota/school-districts-could-face-funding-gaps-due-to-virtual-learning-missing-students-during-operation-metro-surge/89-11755d76-3b77-4fed-a2d3-f766e332131b"Death raises new fraud allegations in Minnesota's Medicaid-funded ICS program," A.J. Lagoe, Kelly Dietz, Steven Eckert, Gary Knox, KARE 11, https://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/kare-11-investigates-unattended-death-raises-new-fraud-allegations-minnesota-medicaid-funded-ics-program/89-61240443-b8c1-4a60-969b-0b601c5fbd5d“The Largest Funder of Al-Shabaab Is the Minnesota Taxpayer,” Ryan Thorpe and Christopher Rufo, City Journal, https://www.city-journal.org/article/minnesota-welfare-fraud-somalia-al-shabaab"Key source says story that prompted Trump tirade against Somalis is erroneous," Deena Winter, The Minnesota Star Tribune, https://www.startribune.com/city-journal-fraud-story-seattle-detective/601537870"Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?," Hadas Gold, CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/30/media/nick-shirley-minnesota-somali-video"Fact check: What's really happening with child care fraud in Minnesota," Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th, https://19thnews.org/2026/01/child-care-fraud-minnesota-fact-check/"ICE Reportedly Stole a 10th Grader's Phone, Then Seemingly Sold It for Cash," Frank Landymore, https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ice-reportedly-stole-10th-grader-230138675.html"Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says," Rebecca Santana, Associated Press, https://apnews.com/article/ice-arrests-warrants-minneapolis-trump-00d0ab0338e82341fd91b160758aeb2d"ICE plans $100 million 'wartime recruitment' push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires," Washington Post, https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/12/31/ice-wartime-recruitment-push/NSPM-7, https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/countering-domestic-terrorism-and-organized-political-violence/Timeline on Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Metro_Surge#Timeline_of_operation"Minneapolis Pastor Says He Was Detained by ICE After Joining Protest, Told 'You're White' and 'Wouldn't Be Any Fun Anyway' on Release," Ashley Vega, People, https://people.com/minneapolis-pastor-says-ice-detained-him-after-joining-protest-told-he-wouldnt-be-any-fun-because-youre-white-11884703"ICE entered Minneapolis hospital without warrant, handcuffed patient to bed, community organizers say," Jason Rantala, CBS News, https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/hcmc-hennepin-healthcare-ice-patient-handcuffed/"Ecuador says ICE tried to enter its Minneapolis consulate — here's what happened," BBC, https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvgpdx1yr15o"Walz: ICE may leave MN soon," Fox 9 KMSP, https://www.fox9.com/video/fmc-ch876hzml20j4brmAudio creditsOpening audio is from several videos of community members at the scene of Alex Pretti's murder a few hours later; videos shared by Left Voice on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/leftvoice.bsky.social/post/3md6zzb4mzk2rDay Without End - Protomartyr"ICE operations underway in Minneapolis,"

Newt talks with Ryan Thorpe, investigative reporter for the City Journal about his article, co-authored with Christopher Rufo, “The Largest Funder of Al-Shabaab Is the Minnesota Taxpayer.” Thorpe and Rufo report on a billion-dollar fraud scheme in Minnesota, primarily involving social service programs. The fraud was orchestrated by a nonprofit, Feeding Our Future, which falsely billed the state for feeding children during the COVID-19 pandemic, while the funds were misappropriated for luxury purchases and real estate. Additionally, the Housing Stabilization Services and autism therapy programs were exploited, with fraudulent claims and kickbacks, leading to a near billion-dollar theft. Thorpe highlights the concentration of fraud within the Somali community and the lack of media coverage and political will to address the issue. The fraud has national security implications, as some funds were allegedly funneled to Al-Shabaab through informal money transfer networks. Their discussion underscores the systemic issues in government oversight and the need for policy changes to prevent such fraud. They also discuss the political influence of the Somali community in Minnesota and the challenges faced by whistleblowers within the state government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 - Did Dan Bongino admit to taking money to not tell the truth on National Television? Dom doesn't think it's that much. 1205 - What does this ruling on Hepatitis B mean for our health? 1215 - Side - underrated 1220 - Your calls. 1230 - Attorney at law, Linda Kerns joins us today as Chester County looks to certify their disaster of an election today. Why should this not be going forward at this time? Have there been any repercussions or changes as a result of this? How much will this undermine voters? What is Linda's seemingly easy legislative solution to fix this? What is horrifying to Linda? Is the Secretary of State being effective in his role right now? 1245 - BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump wins the Peace Prize 1250 - Waymo is having a bit of trouble in Texas. 1 - Investigative Reporter at the Manhattan Institute Ryan Thorpe joins us this afternoon after he and co-author Christopher Rufo wrote a scathing report about the waste, fraud, and abuse coming out of Minnesota as the government has been funnelling money back to Somalia. Why is it so hard to point out an issue like this to the general public when the media is so polarized? What kind of groups are funded through these shady practices? Are many of the Somalian residents in Minnesota legal and/or protected citizens? Has anyone been arrested for this? What is the fix for a problem like this? 120 - Why was this CDC Panel vote on Hepatitis B vaccine so monumental? Are the foot soldiers running drugs for the cartels innocent in this whole operation? Your calls. 135 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us. Has he heard about the abuses of food stamps? How much is the housing crisis tied to illegal immigration? How can people continue to be patient when it comes to affordability? What should the message be in the next election? Are the mid-terms going to be rough if healthcare subsidies are wiped away? 2 - Broad + Liberty author Guy Ciarrocchi joins us today. How well does he know Scott Jennings? As a former opponent to Chrissy Houlahan, what does he think of her latest antics? Is she gunning for higher office? IS USC an elite school? Should Cole Hamels be in the Hall of Fame? 220 - Some stories about Scott Jennings. How much fraud was being committed by Somalians in Minnesota? 235 - Did a self-driving car cause an accident? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

1 - Investigative Reporter at the Manhattan Institute Ryan Thorpe joins us this afternoon after he and co-author Christopher Rufo wrote a scathing report about the waste, fraud, and abuse coming out of Minnesota as the government has been funneling money back to Somalia. Why is it so hard to point out an issue like this to the general public when the media is so polarized? What kind of groups are funded through these shady practices? Are many of the Somalian residents in Minnesota legal and/or protected citizens? Has anyone been arrested for this? What is the fix for a problem like this? 120 - Why was this CDC Panel vote on Hepatitis B vaccine so monumental? Are the foot soldiers running drugs for the cartels innocent in this whole operation? Your calls. 135 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us. Has he heard about the abuses of food stamps? How much is the housing crisis tied to illegal immigration? How can people continue to be patient when it comes to affordability? What should the message be in the next election? Are the mid-terms going to be rough if healthcare subsidies are wiped away?

America is being weaponized, Glenn argues, by bloated and corrupt government programs like Obamacare. Republics fall apart when citizens begin to defend the crooked programs and the politicians who implemented them. BlazeTV host of “Relatable” Allie Beth Stuckey joins to discuss the ongoing threat of Islam and whether or not the GOP is doing enough to fight back against that threat. BlazeTV host of “Rufo & Lomez” Christopher Rufo joins to discuss how Minnesota taxpayers were unknowingly funding the terror group Al-Shabaab.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A suspect has now been arrested in connection with the pipe bombs that were planted near the DNC building just ahead of the January 6 riot. America is being weaponized, Glenn argues, by bloated and corrupt government programs like Obamacare. Republics fall apart when citizens begin to defend the crooked programs and the politicians who implemented them. Glenn calls out the GOP for not taking advantage of the power Republicans were given. Glenn reacts to a clip of Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussing the threat that radicalized Islam is to America. Glenn breaks down his upcoming George AI and what went into designing it. If you could talk to George Washington, what would you ask him? BlazeTV host of “Relatable” Allie Beth Stuckey joins to discuss the ongoing threat of Islam and whether or not the GOP is doing enough to fight back against that threat. BlazeTV host of “Rufo & Lomez” Christopher Rufo joins to discuss how Minnesota taxpayers were unknowingly funding the terror group Al-Shabaab.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal prosecutors have charged dozens of people with defrauding Minnesota social programs since 2020, and recent reporting has highlighted the links between the fraud schemes and the Somali-American community. In November, a report authored by Ryan Thorpe and Christopher Rufo and published in City Journal — a periodical funded by the conservative think tank The Manhattan Institute — highlighted the fraud's concentration among the state's Somali community and claimed the funds were partially directed to the Somali-based terrorist group Al-Shabaab. On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the agency would be opening an investigation into Gov. Tim Walz's (D) oversight of the programs beset by alleged fraud; the House Oversight Committee opened its own probe into the programs on Tuesday. Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!Watch our most recent live event.In October, we hosted a live event at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California. The evening provided us with another opportunity to meet and mingle with Tangle readers and featured a round table discussion on issues relevant to California. Executive Editor Isaac Saul hosted a discussion with Alex Thompson, Ana Kasparian, and our own Editor-at-Large Kmele Foster on immigration, gerrymandering, the 2028 presidential election, and more. Today, we're releasing the video of that full discussion. You can watch it on our YouTube channel here!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SPONSOR: - BEAM — How much would you pay for a truly great night of sleep? With Beam’s cyber price, it’s just $1.08 per night. Beam is an American company, founded by people who actually believe in hard work, clean products, and personal responsibility. Dream is packed with ingredients your body actually needs to sleep: Reishi, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Apigenin, and yes—even Melatonin—but dosed intelligently, not like the drugstore garbage that knocks you out and leaves you groggy. Go to https://www.shopbeam.com/RICK , use code RICK, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at thisprice until it sells out. How much would you pay for a truly great night of sleep? With Beam’s cyber price, it’s just $1.08 per night.SPONSOR: - ChristianCollegeGuide.com -- Christian College Guide is an online directory of over 250 Christian colleges and universities and a FREE, easy-to-use resource that will show you the school’s faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life. Everyone knows that college is a major investment, so it’s really important to do your research. You want to find a school that shares your values. ChristianCollegeGuide.com also lists all the basics, such as acceptance rates, tuition costs, and academic majors and is the definitive guide to Christian higher education—and it’s completely FREE. So if you or someone you know is considering college, go to https://www.ChristianCollegeGuide.com/ to create a free user profile and get started today!SPONSOR: RUFO & LOMEZ on Blaze TV! - NOW AVAILABLE - BlazeTV has launched a brand-new show you’re not going to want to miss: Rufo & Lomez. The show stars Christopher Rufo, a feared political strategist, teaming up with Jonathan ‘Lomez’ Keeperman, an English professor turned renegade culture writer and publisher. These two are diving deep into the news, culture, and hidden forces shaping our world, uncovering the power structures and cultural currents behind the headlines. You can subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/RufoandLomez or catch it directly on Blaze TV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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SPONSOR: - Kindred Harvest - Kindred Harvest Tea Company is tea done the right way. Clean. All-natural. Blended and packed right here in the good ol’ USA. No toxins, no microplastics. Every batch tested by third parties. Even the bags are biodegradable. No glue, no ink, none of that garbage. Just honest-to-goodness tea. They’ve got something for everybody: a pick-me-up in the morning, caffeine-free at night, even iced tea the kids will drink. And you don’t have to worry about what’s hiding in it.So don’t drink China’s poison. Support American values, American quality, and take care of your family. Go to https://www.KindredHarvest.co and use code RICK for 20% off. SPONSOR: RUFO & LOMEZ on Blaze TV! - NOW AVAILABLE - BlazeTV has launched a brand-new show you’re not going to want to miss: Rufo & Lomez. The show stars Christopher Rufo, a feared political strategist, teaming up with Jonathan ‘Lomez’ Keeperman, an English professor turned renegade culture writer and publisher. These two are diving deep into the news, culture, and hidden forces shaping our world, uncovering the power structures and cultural currents behind the headlines. You can subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/RufoandLomez or catch it directly on Blaze TV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenn breaks down our current economic situation, what a K-shaped economy is, and how it impacts the everyday consumer. Socialism starts with a promise but always ends with a ruling class. President Trump is suggesting 50-year mortgages to help younger people enter the housing market. Glenn gives the history of the American dream. The guys get honest about the downsides of capitalism but explain that socialism isn't the answer to those problems. Glenn breaks down Blaze News' investigation that reveals a former Capitol Police officer is a forensic match for the Jan. 6 pipe-bomb suspect, according to intelligence sources. BlazeTV host of "Rufo & Lomez" Christopher Rufo joins to discuss how we should handle those trying to sow division within the conservative movement. Filmmaker Robby Starbuck, who is currently suing Google for defamation, joins to warn that if AI is left unchecked, it will be used to shape narratives, influence opinions, and potentially swing elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSOR: ChristianCollegeGuide.com -- Christian College Guide is an online directory of over 250 Christian colleges and universities and a FREE, easy-to-use resource that will show you the school’s faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life. Everyone knows that college is a major investment, so it’s really important to do your research. You want to find a school that shares your values. ChristianCollegeGuide.com also lists all the basics, such as acceptance rates, tuition costs, and academic majors and is the definitive guide to Christian higher education—and it’s completely FREE. So if you or someone you know is considering college, go to https://www.ChristianCollegeGuide.com/ to create a free user profile and get started today! SPONSOR: RUFO & LOMEZ on Blaze TV! - NOW AVAILABLE - BlazeTV has launched a brand-new show you’re not going to want to miss: Rufo & Lomez. The show stars Christopher Rufo, a feared political strategist, teaming up with Jonathan ‘Lomez’ Keeperman, an English professor turned renegade culture writer and publisher. These two are diving deep into the news, culture, and hidden forces shaping our world, uncovering the power structures and cultural currents behind the headlines. You can subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/RufoandLomez or catch it directly on Blaze TV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPONSOR: RUFO & LOMEZ on Blaze TV! - NOW AVAILABLE - BlazeTV has launched a brand-new show you’re not going to want to miss: Rufo & Lomez. The show stars Christopher Rufo, a feared political strategist, teaming up with Jonathan ‘Lomez’ Keeperman, an English professor turned renegade culture writer and publisher. These two are diving deep into the news, culture, and hidden forces shaping our world, uncovering the power structures and cultural currents behind the headlines. You can subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/RufoandLomez or catch it directly on Blaze TV!SPONSOR: ChristianCollegeGuide.com -- Christian College Guide is an online directory of over 250 Christian colleges and universities and a FREE, easy-to-use resource that will show you the school’s faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life. Everyone knows that college is a major investment, so it’s really important to do your research. You want to find a school that shares your values. ChristianCollegeGuide.com also lists all the basics, such as acceptance rates, tuition costs, and academic majors and is the definitive guide to Christian higher education—and it’s completely FREE. So if you or someone you know is considering college, go to https://www.ChristianCollegeGuide.com/ to create a free user profile and get started today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “Fearless,” Jason Whitlock reveals why so many viewers have ESPN fatigue and why ESPN will not win the battle with its main competitor, YouTube. Whitlock lists the series of DEI personalities the network has promoted in recent years who have turned viewers off, including Stephen A. Smith, Jemele Hill, Elle Duncan, Ryan Clark, and Mina Kimes. Whitlock also offers insight into former ESPN executive Mark Shapiro's remarks about sports betting conversation infiltrating programming. Guest Steve Kim joins the show to weigh in on ESPN's demise and to rank the worst woke ESPN broadcasters. Paul Burkhardt and Jay Skapinac join Whitlock and Kim to discuss Antonio Brown being extradited from Dubai to the U.S. to face murder charges and how the Denver Broncos are 8-2 but remain a mediocre team. Whitlock and Burkhardt close out the show with Whitlock's Fearless Five football picks of the week, predicting which teams will be victorious over the weekend. Another electric show today! ​​Today's Sponsors: BlueChew  Try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code FEARLESS -- just pay $5 shipping. Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. Kindred Harvest Stop trusting China with your family's health. Choose American quality. Choose Kindred Harvest. Cultivating Goodness Daily. Go to https://KindredHarvest.co and use code FEARLESS for 20% off. Frontier Issue #4 In a digital world, Frontier Magazine by Blaze Media brings truth you can hold—a tangible record of history that can't be buried by algorithms. With Issue #4, our boldest edition yet, you'll own something real and lasting while unlocking Blaze Unlimited perks like exclusive events, VIP access, and premium content. Subscribe now at https://BlazeUnlimited.com/FEARLESS with code FRONTIER40 to get $40 off and digital access to Issues #1–#3 before we sell out again. Rufo & Lomez THIS Friday, November 7th, we're launching a brand-new show you're not going to want to miss: Rufo & Lomez. The show stars Christopher Rufo and  Jonathan ‘Lomez' Keeperman. These two are diving deep into the news, culture, and hidden forces shaping our world, uncovering the power structures and cultural currents behind the headlines. You can subscribe now at https://youtube.com/RufoandLomez so you're ready when it launches, or catch it directly on Blaze TV.  SHOW OUTLINE 00:00 Intro Want more Fearless content? Subscribe to Jason Whitlock Harmony for a biblical perspective on everyday issues at https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 Jeffery Steele and Jason Whitlock welcome musical guests for unique interviews and performances that you won't want to miss! Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1  We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLTCLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on X: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSOR: - Kindred Harvest - Kindred Harvest Tea Company is tea done the right way. Clean. All-natural. Blended and packed right here in the good ol’ USA. No toxins, no microplastics. Every batch tested by third parties. Even the bags are biodegradable. No glue, no ink, none of that garbage. Just honest-to-goodness tea. They’ve got something for everybody: a pick-me-up in the morning, caffeine-free at night, even iced tea the kids will drink. And you don’t have to worry about what’s hiding in it.So don’t drink China’s poison. Support American values, American quality, and take care of your family. Go to https://www.KindredHarvest.co and use code RICK for 20% off. SPONSOR: FRONTIER MAGAZINE by Blaze Media - In a world that’s gone fully digital, holding something real in your hands is almost… revolutionary. That’s what Frontier Magazine is. It’s a piece of history you can touch. A tangible, lasting record of truth in a time when truth is too easily erased. And now, Frontier Magazine, by Blaze Media, is back with Issue #4, our boldest, most unapologetic edition yet. You can pass it to a friend, keep it on your shelf, hand it to your kids or grandkids one day and say, “This is what was really happening.” And the only way to get it is through Blaze Unlimited. But Blaze Unlimited is more than just your ticket to Frontier. You get early access to exclusive events, VIP treatment, members-only content, and a premium experience built for people who want to take their membership deeper. This isn’t just about reading the truth, it’s about owning it. Go to https://www.BlazeUnlimited.com/RICK right now and lock in your subscription before we sell out..AGAIN. The first 50 subscribers who use the code FRONTIER40 will get $40 OFF and receive a SPECIAL bonus, digital access to Frontier Issue #1, #2 and #3, so you can complete the story from the start. That’s https://www.BlazeUnlimited.com/RICK , promo code FRONTIER40 . SPONSOR: RUFO & LOMEZ on Blaze TV! - Starting THIS Friday, November 7th, we’re launching a brand-new show you’re not going to want to miss: Rufo & Lomez. The show stars Christopher Rufo, a feared political strategist, teaming up with Jonathan ‘Lomez’ Keeperman, an English professor turned renegade culture writer and publisher. These two are diving deep into the news, culture, and hidden forces shaping our world, uncovering the power structures and cultural currents behind the headlines. You can subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/RufoandLomez or catch it directly on Blaze TV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode of “Fearless,” Jason Whitlock explores whether LeBron James can take a back seat to his exciting white teammates, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Whitlock travels down memory lane, recalling when Julius “Dr. J” Erving took a back seat to Moses Malone and Charles Barkley. Guests Paul Burkhardt and Jay Skapinac join the show to discuss LeBron's role with the Lakers when he returns from injury; Kenny Smith and Kendrick Perkins disagreeing on King James' value after he returns; and ESPN personalities supporting Stephen A. Smith's starring role in an advertisement for a solitaire app. Shemeka Michelle joins the show to offer insight into Paul Pierce advising men to cheat on their girlfriends, and Whitlock wraps the show with insight into why Colorado head coach Deion Sanders demoted his offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur to quarterbacks coach for the Buffaloes. Fun, fast-paced show today — don't miss it! ​​Today's Sponsors: PreBorn We're living in a time when truth feels dangerous… and silence comes at a cost. This is your chance to make a difference that echoes into eternity. Will you answer the call? Pick up your phone, dial #250 and say “Baby.” Or donate securely at https://PreBorn.com/FEARLESS. Do it now—because life matters. Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing This is THE definitive guide to Christian higher education—and it's completely FREE. So if you or someone you know is considering college, go to https://ChristianCollegeGuide.com to create a free user profile and get started today. Frontier Issue #4 In a digital world, Frontier Magazine by Blaze Media brings truth you can hold—a tangible record of history that can't be buried by algorithms. With Issue #4, our boldest edition yet, you'll own something real and lasting while unlocking Blaze Unlimited perks like exclusive events, VIP access, and premium content. Subscribe now at https://BlazeUnlimited.com/FEARLESS with code FRONTIER40 to get $40 off and digital access to Issues #1–#3 before we sell out again. Rufo & Lomez THIS Friday, November 7th, we're launching a brand-new show you're not going to want to miss: Rufo & Lomez. The show stars Christopher Rufo and  Jonathan ‘Lomez' Keeperman. These two are diving deep into the news, culture, and hidden forces shaping our world, uncovering the power structures and cultural currents behind the headlines. You can subscribe now at https://youtube.com/RufoandLomez so you're ready when it launches, or catch it directly on Blaze TV.  SHOW OUTLINE 00:00 Intro Want more Fearless content? Subscribe to Jason Whitlock Harmony for a biblical perspective on everyday issues at https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 Jeffery Steele and Jason Whitlock welcome musical guests for unique interviews and performances that you won't want to miss! Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1  We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLT CLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on X: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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SPONSOR: PATRIOT MOBILEAs America’s ONLY Christian conservative wireless provider, Patriot Mobile offers a way to vote with your wallet, without compromising on quality or convenience. Patriot Mobile isn’t just about providing exceptional cellphone service—it’s a call to action to defend our rights and freedoms.With Patriot Mobile, you’ll get outstanding nationwide coverage because they operate on ALL THREE major networks. If you have cellphone service today, you can get cellphone service with Patriot Mobile, with a coverage guarantee.Right now, go to https://patriotmobile.com/RICK or call 972-PATRIOT and get a FREE MONTH of service with promo code RICK. Switch to Patriot Mobile today and defend freedom with every call and text you make. Visit https://patriotmobile.com/RICK or call 972-PATRIOT! SPONSOR: FRONTIER MAGAZINE by Blaze Media - In a world that’s gone fully digital, holding something real in your hands is almost… revolutionary. That’s what Frontier Magazine is. It’s a piece of history you can touch. A tangible, lasting record of truth in a time when truth is too easily erased. And now, Frontier Magazine, by Blaze Media, is back with Issue #4, our boldest, most unapologetic edition yet. You can pass it to a friend, keep it on your shelf, hand it to your kids or grandkids one day and say, “This is what was really happening.” And the only way to get it is through Blaze Unlimited. But Blaze Unlimited is more than just your ticket to Frontier. You get early access to exclusive events, VIP treatment, members-only content, and a premium experience built for people who want to take their membership deeper. This isn’t just about reading the truth, it’s about owning it. Go to https://www.BlazeUnlimited.com/RICK right now and lock in your subscription before we sell out..AGAIN. The first 50 subscribers who use the code FRONTIER40 will get $40 OFF and receive a SPECIAL bonus, digital access to Frontier Issue #1, #2 and #3, so you can complete the story from the start. That’s https://www.BlazeUnlimited.com/RICK , promo code FRONTIER40 .SPONSOR: RUFO & LOMEZ on Blaze TV! - Starting THIS Friday, November 7th, we’re launching a brand-new show you’re not going to want to miss: Rufo & Lomez. The show stars Christopher Rufo, a feared political strategist, teaming up with Jonathan ‘Lomez’ Keeperman, an English professor turned renegade culture writer and publisher. These two are diving deep into the news, culture, and hidden forces shaping our world, uncovering the power structures and cultural currents behind the headlines. You can subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/RufoandLomez or catch it directly on Blaze TV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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SPONSOR: ChristianCollegeGuide.com -- Christian College Guide is an online directory of over 250 Christian colleges and universities and a FREE, easy-to-use resource that will show you the school’s faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life. Everyone knows that college is a major investment, so it’s really important to do your research. You want to find a school that shares your values. ChristianCollegeGuide.com also lists all the basics, such as acceptance rates, tuition costs, and academic majors and is the definitive guide to Christian higher education—and it’s completely FREE. So if you or someone you know is considering college, go to https://www.ChristianCollegeGuide.com/ to create a free user profile and get started today! SPONSOR: FRONTIER MAGAZINE by Blaze Media - In a world that’s gone fully digital, holding something real in your hands is almost… revolutionary. That’s what Frontier Magazine is. It’s a piece of history you can touch. A tangible, lasting record of truth in a time when truth is too easily erased. And now, Frontier Magazine, by Blaze Media, is back with Issue #4, our boldest, most unapologetic edition yet. You can pass it to a friend, keep it on your shelf, hand it to your kids or grandkids one day and say, “This is what was really happening.” And the only way to get it is through Blaze Unlimited. But Blaze Unlimited is more than just your ticket to Frontier. You get early access to exclusive events, VIP treatment, members-only content, and a premium experience built for people who want to take their membership deeper. This isn’t just about reading the truth, it’s about owning it. Go to https://www.BlazeUnlimited.com/RICK right now and lock in your subscription before we sell out..AGAIN. The first 50 subscribers who use the code FRONTIER40 will get $40 OFF and receive a SPECIAL bonus, digital access to Frontier Issue #1, #2 and #3, so you can complete the story from the start. That’s https://www.BlazeUnlimited.com/RICK , promo code FRONTIER40 . SPONSOR: MD HEARING - MDHearing makes high-quality, easy-to-use, rechargeable hearing aids with exceptional sound quality that are personalized to your hearing profile, and MDHearing just made their Neo rechargeable digital hearing aids only $297 a PAIR. That’s OVER 90% LESS than clinic hearing aids! Get the high-quality, affordable hearing aids you deserve with MDHearing. Go to https://www.ShopMDHearing.com and use promo code RICK to get a pair of hearing aids for JUST $297! Plus, they are adding a FREE Extra Charging Case, a $100 value, just for listeners of The Rick Burgess Show. Go to: https://www.ShopMDHearing.com SPONSOR: RUFO & LOMEZ on Blaze TV! - Starting THIS Friday, November 7th, we’re launching a brand-new show you’re not going to want to miss: Rufo & Lomez. The show stars Christopher Rufo, a feared political strategist, teaming up with Jonathan ‘Lomez’ Keeperman, an English professor turned renegade culture writer and publisher. These two are diving deep into the news, culture, and hidden forces shaping our world, uncovering the power structures and cultural currents behind the headlines. You can subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/RufoandLomez or catch it directly on Blaze TV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZCJXTdch2E Podcast audio: In this episode of ARI Bookshelf, Sam Weaver, Ben Bayer, Nikos Sotirakopoulos and Ibis Slade critically examine America's Cultural Revolution by Christopher Rufo and The Identity Trap by Yascha Mounk. Among the topics covered: Nature of “woke” ideology; “Domino” view of ideological influence; Influence of right-wing ideas; Rufo's authoritarianism; Mounk's egalitarianism and collectivism; Books' perspectives on real injustices; Merits of Mounk's book; Weakness of Rufo's critiques; Rufo's un-American tribalism; Influence of postmodern epistemology; Why “woke” ideology isn't Marxism Recommended in this podcast are Ayn Rand's essay “The Left: Old and New”, Rand's book Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology, and Leonard Peikoff's book The DIM Hypothesis. This episode was recorded on October 3, 2025, and posted on October 10, 2025.

Glenn starts the show by reading a statement made by Christopher Rufo regarding America's ongoing support for the nation of Israel. Is criticizing Israel equated to anti-Semitism? Glenn argues no, explaining why supporters of Israel must defend their position from the perspective of American interests. Glenn also calls out the evil of Islamism and the threat it poses to Israel and America. Glenn goes through some of the lessons he shared during his Turning Point USA event at the University of North Dakota. Cut this generation some slack, Glenn argues, because he sees something happening within them that gives him hope. Rutgers University Turning Point charter members Ava Kwan and Megyn Doyle join to discuss the backlash they've received since authoring a petition to remove a professor with the nickname “Dr. Antifa.” Glenn speaks with a young athlete named Frances Staudt, who, after refusing to play basketball with a male identifying as a woman, required security to speak at an event advocating for the protection of women's sports. “Mount Doom” co-author Paul List discusses what J.R.R. Tolkien predicted about artificial intelligence and transhumanism in “The Lord of the Rings.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz Miele is a stand-up comedian with a new special, Space Camp, available now at PunchUp.live/lizmiele. See her on tour this October in Detroit and Chicago. Find more at lizmiele.com and follow her on Instagram and X @lizmiele.Christopher Rufo is a conservative activist, New College of Florida board member, and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He's currently focused on reforming America's universities. Follow him on X @realchrisrufo.IN THE NEWS: Jon Stewart blasts the media for politicizing mass shootings, YouTube agrees to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump's lawsuit over his 2021 suspension, Pete Hegseth calls for stricter military fitness standards, and Tyrese Gibson faces legal trouble after his dogs allegedly killed a neighbor's pet.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH LIZ MIELE:SPECIAL: Space CampTOUR DATES:Oct 4 - The Independent - Detroit, MIOct 5 - The Den Theater - Chicago, ILWEBSITE: lizmiele.comINSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @lizmieleFOR MORE WITH CHRISTOPHER RUFO:TWITTER: @realchrisrufoFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH: INSTAGRAM: @rudy_pavichWEBSITE: www.rudypavichcomedy.comSubscribe to The Adam Carolla Show on Substack: https://adamcarolla.substack.com/LIVE SHOWS: October 2-4 - Las Vegas, NVOctober 9 - New York, NYOctober 10-11 - Pottstown, PAOctober 29 - Burbank, CAThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlinehomes.comoreillyauto.com/adamPluto.tvSHOPIFY.COM/carollaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Christopher Rufo is leading a ruthless — and successful — counterrevolution against American elite culture. What does the country look like if he wins? This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly and hosted by Noel King. A sign for a Cracker Barrel restaurant, whose logo sparked a controversy on the right, led by Christopher Rufo. Photo by Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Further reading: Rigoberto Gonzalez' painting Refugees Crossing the Border Wall into South Texas; America's Cultural Revolution by Christopher Rufo Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notes and Links to Wright Thompson's Work       Widely regarded as one of the nation's leading sports journalists, Wright Thompson is a senior writer for ESPN, an Emmy Award-winning reporter, and the executive producer of the TV show TrueSouth. He is the author of several bestselling books including Pappyland, about the storied whiskey distillery, and, most recently, The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi, a New York Times bestseller that confronts the haunting legacy of Emmett Till's killing.    A Mississippi native, Thompson is at heart a southern storyteller who believes that understanding the place one lives is both an obligation and an act of love. By exploring foodways, beliefs, identities, and histories—both remembered and forgotten—he seeks to reveal the truths of the region he calls home.   Buy The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi   Wright Thompson's Website   Book Review for The Barn from Washington Post   At about 1:45, Wright talks about the paperback release of The Barn and feedback on the book as “resonat[ing] with readers” in an “urgent” way At about 4:10, Wright responds back to Pete's questions about what connections he sees between the events of The Barn and contemporary politics and culture At about 7:00, The two reflect on and Wright highlights the open-casket funeral  At about 8:10, Wright responds to Pete's questions about the biased/blind books that he was exposed to in his Mississippi schooling; he also highlights North Towards Home and Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom as his favorite book of all-time   the accusation is always the confession At about 10:30, Wright asks Pete about books/writers that his guests have consistently hailed as the best; Pete is unsure, but thinks right away of Toni Morrison At about 11:50, Wright shouts out Ian Toll as a favorite writer At about 12:10, Wright speaks on the best barbecue, highlighting Scott's-Parker in Lexington, TN At about 14:30, Pete notes the myriad connections between Mississippi/Southern/cotton economy and so many disparate parts of the country and world; Wright expands upon international connections and the need to “go back across the ocean” to fully understand the events of the book and so much more history At about 17:30, the two discuss the “incredible” Gloria Dickerson and her incredible work in Drew, MS, a “stripped” town ruined by economic chains At about 19:15, Pete notes his close connection to Christopher Rufo, and Wright envisions a conversation with him and others railing against “Wokeism” about differences in Black history and CRT  At about 21:55, Wright discusses the “entry point” for The Barn, an article  At about 23:00, Wright discusses an incredible connection between Avery Bradley and Chamillionaire and highlights  At about 24:00, Wright talks of his reverence for Sam Anderson, especially his work regarding Weird Al Yankovic  At about 25:05, Wright responds to Pete's question regarding Frank DeFord, Bill Naack, Ric Telander, Gary Smith, Tom Junod, Michael Paternitti The Long Fall of Flight 111  At about 26:10, Pete stans Wright's wonderful collection, The Cost of These Dreams, an incredible anthology focusing on top-tier athletes At about 27:05, Pete traces the book's beginning, with Willie Reed seeing Emmett Till in his killers' truck and Pete asks Wright about the titular barn and its standing as a living being in 2025 At about 29:50, Wright responds to Pete's questions about the impunity with which white people terrorized Black people in Mississippi; he talks about a “moral test”  At about 33:35, Wright highlights family members who passed and failed the aforementioned “moral test” and ideas of all Mississippians being bound together  At about 35:30, Wright talks about history as being weaponized in recent years, versus something to be analyzed/examined with its “disparate datapoints” At about 36:40, Wright points to connections between Chicago and the Mississippi Delta At about 37:25, Wright talks about tracing the intimate last days of Emmett Till, and Keith Beauchamp's and Jerry Mitchell's intrepid work that inspired and lifted his own At about 40:40, Wright responds to Pete's question about ideas  At about 42:40, Wright discusses the “death penalty” that Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam suffered after their killing of Emmett Till At about 43:45, Pete wonders about the short-term and long-term  At about 44:20, Wright connects “The Lost Cause” of the past and the Mississippi and MAGA movement of today At about 46:35, Wright traces the land history of the grid and lawmaking that led to The Barn becoming the place where Emmett Till was killed At about 49:05, Wright reflects on his attendance at a special White House commemoration  At about 50:15, Wright reflects on Emmett “Bobo” Till and how he is “not a symbol” to those eight-12 people still alive who remember him as he was  At about 51:45, Wright highlights how Mamie Till “rose to the occasion” and was such an incredible civil-rights icon and hero      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. 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How Repurposing Gramsci, the Frankfurt School, and Alinsky's Tactics by the “Woke Right” Risks Eroding Constitutional Freedoms and Deepening America's Political Divide During our podcast break, enjoy this replay of Courtenay's appearance on The Mikala Olson Podcast from May 2025 Key topics: Courtenay's origin: Fleeing Santa Monica's mandates, starting podcasting for "naked face" conversations, overcoming isolation with 750+ episodes. Woke right phenomenon: Right-wing figures (e.g., Christopher Rufo) adopting Marxist tactics (Frankfurt School, Alinsky's rules) to push agendas, mirroring left-wing strategies. Historical tactics: Fabian incrementalism, indie media as propaganda, and the long march through institutions (e.g., churches, education) to subvert constitutions. Cultural shifts: Grievance mentality, cancel culture, identity politics, and the erosion of critical thinking due to infiltrated education and psychology. Solutions: Embracing principles over strategy, resisting outsourcing thought to personalities, and encouraging self-directed learning (e.g., scripture, primary sources). Read Courtenay's Articles:  https://courtenayturner.substack.com/p/hegels-dialectic-a-gnostic-jacobs https://courtenayturner.substack.com/p/the-woke-rights-cultural-counterrevolution Follow and Connect with Mikale Olson:

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 8/22/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comI've been struggling to figure what what time we're in, post Vibe Shift. Pirate Wires founder Mike Solana finally articulated what I'd been thinking without knowing I was thinking it: We're in a Culture Cold War. I felt a burning need to discuss this, and so we did, plus many other media/culture topics. Subjects include but aren't limited to…* Christopher Rufo vs. Doreen St. Félix leading to nothing = Culture Cold War* Why nobody is able to cancel anyone else now* Are we in a Culture Cold War forever?* Is culture NOT zero sum?* How the Internet breaks our moral intuitions* PTSD for those of us who remained sane in 2020* The “you can't criticize me” defense from those who just lost cultural power* We will never have a shared reality ever again* Culture War matters* How Mike would advise Disney on how to win back Zoomer males* Why does “moral inversion” exist and why is it prevalent now?* Why Mike supports hearing Aella out, but understands the backlash to her

Bill's guests are Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo (Originally aired 8/22/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how political activist Christopher Rufo became one of the most influential voices in conservative politics today.

Jonah Goldberg responds to Christopher Rufo and his fight to "to recapture the regime and entrench our ideas in the public sphere," using 20th-century Marxist Antonio Gramsci's ideas. This is a bonus Ruminant –– expect your regular Saturday Goldberg variation to arrive at the normal time. Show Notes: —Meet MAGA's Favorite Communist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past five years, the activist Christopher Rufo has spearheaded the conservative critique of and assault on critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, organizing effective campaigns against government offices, corporations and American universities.In the process, Mr. Rufo has become an influential voice in the ear of the Trump administration as it turns his strategy into a wide-ranging government crackdown on higher education.Michael Barbaro speaks to Mr. Rufo about how far his agenda will go.Guest: Christopher Rufo, a conservative activist and writer.Background reading: Mr. Rufo helped make critical race theory a conservative rallying cry.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Photo: Chona Kasinger for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Glenn begins the show by discussing the latest expose by journalist Christopher Rufo, who revealed the disgusting chats our intelligence community staffers have been engaging in during working hours instead of spying on our enemies. Glenn reads a piece by Elizabeth Nickson focusing on the absolute waste our government has been using our tax dollars on. You will work a third of your life just to pay your taxes. Is what the government is doing with those taxes worth it? Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.V.) joins to break down President Trump's tariff plans and why his critics are mistaken. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) was caught on a hot mic claiming he would “kill” journalist Tucker Carlson. Should this threat be taken seriously? Rep. Aaron Bean (R-Fla.), who is part of the DOGE caucus, joins to debunk the misconceptions about the new department and lays out how it all fits in Trump's economic plan. Glenn reviews a cryptic post from Aleksandr Dugin. Glenn paints a picture of how fast society will change and how unpredictable it becomes as artificial intelligence advances.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Rufo joins us to break HUGE new tapes of Department of Education contractors supporting sex work; President Trump rolls out his defense plans; and RFK Jr. is your new Health and Human Services Secretary. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2139 - - - Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings - - - DailyWire+: Our Presidents' Day Sale starts now—get 40% off a full year of DailyWire+ with promo code DW40! https://dailywire.com/subscribe "Identity Crisis" tells the stories the mainstream media won't. Stream the full film now, only on DailyWire+: https://bit.ly/3C61qVU Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Today's Sponsors: Birch Gold - Text BEN to 989898 for your free info kit and copy of the Ultimate Guide for Gold in the Trump Era. Lifelock - Visit https://LifeLock.com/BEN and save up to 40% your first year! Trust & Will - Protect what matters most in minutes at https://trustandwill.com/SHAPIRO and get 10% off plus free shipping. Tax Network USA - For a complimentary consultation, call today at 1 (800) 958-1000 or visit their website at https://TNUSA.com/SHAPIRO - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3cXUn53 Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QtuibJ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TTirqd Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPyBiB