Podcasts about Hillbilly Elegy

A Hollywood romance, a high diving board, and a weirdly important video from high school: this week we read "The Rom-Commers" by Katherine Center for a very exciting season finale, featuring special guest Emily Fidago, and the triumphant return of Sabrina!Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

Lapo Lappin, Joakim Broman och Ola Wong samtalar om Hillbilly elegy av JD Vance. Boken som blev en världssensation och lanserade författarens politiska karriär är en brutal uppväxtskildring och en larmrapport om en vit amerikansk underklass i kris – där deras kultur skapar förfall snarare än att motarbeta det. Fungerar den som ett psykologiskt porträtt av USA:s vicepresident idag? Och vad står egentligen D för? Jämförelser görs med andra klassiker i genren white trash-skildringar.

Family drama, wine caves, and Johnna crimes: This week we read "The Paris Apartment" by two-time Mean Book Club offender Lucy Foley and it was un peu ennuyeux.Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

Varaforseti Bandaríkjanna er kaþólskari en Páfinn. Hann fann trúna fyrir örfáum árum, skírðist til kaþólskrar trúar og segir það móta mjög sýn sína á pólitík. Áður en J.D. Vance hélt inn á hið pólitíska svið var hann metsöluhöfundur. Árið 2016 gaf hann út Hillbilly Elegy, þar sem hann lýsir uppvexti sínum í Ohio og Kentucky, þar sem hann bjó við óöruggar heimilisaðstæður en með hjálp ömmu sinnar og afa rættist úr honum. Það rættist ansi vel úr honum, eftir fjögur ár í hernum og tvö í háskóla hlaut Vance inngöngu í laganám hins virta Yale-skóla. Þar kynntist hann örlagavaldi í sínu lífi, fjárfestinum Peter Thiel. Vance á marga vini í Kísildalnum og það mætti segja að hann tengi saman tæknigeirann og þjóðernispopúlistana sem fylkja sér á bak við Trump.

Franco Bechis"J.D. Vance. Il vice sceriffo"L'incantatore della destra di TrumpPrefazione di Enrico MentanaEdizioni Annilucehttps://www.rivistadomino.it/prodotto/jd-vance-il-vice-sceriffo/Chi è J.D. Vance, il numero due di Donald Trump che il 17 febbraio 2025 a Monaco ha avvisato l'Europa che «a Washington è arrivato un nuovo sceriffo?». Un ragazzo di provincia cresciuto in Ohio in una famiglia disgregata e travolta dai drammi della droga e dell'alcol, una nonna emigrata dai monti Appalachi che si è tolta il pane di bocca per farlo laureare alla Yale University. Quattro anni da volontario nei marines, la passione per la finanza e la Silicon Valley, un libro di memorie – Hillbilly Elegy – che gli ha aperto le porte e le coccole dei salotti liberal. Poi la conversione al cattolicesimo e la scalata ostinata e spregiudicata ai vertici della politica nazionale fino ad ottenere i galloni da «vice sceriffo», aspirando al grado superiore. In questo libro la storia di J.D., con i segreti e i retroscena di una delle più rapide scalate ai vertici degli Stati Uniti. In appendice cosa ne pensano i vertici del governo italiano che hanno pranzato con lui a Roma nell'aprile 2025: Giorgia Meloni, Antonio Tajani e Matteo Salvini.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

Heartbreaks, hate rates, and a host of husbands. This week we read "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid and it was... pretty good? Special shoutout to the person who recorded Johnna's version of the audiobook. This episode wouldn't have been the same without you.Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

Rich husbands, dead sisters, and another non-NYTimes Bestseller!? This week we read "The Last Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine and, twist, it was a stinker. Big thanks to Molly our recommender who was very correct about the NYTimes Bestseller status of this book.Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

In Ep. 194, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Sarah head back to the year 2017 in the book world with this second annual special retrospective episode!  They share big bookish highlights for that year, including book news, award winners, and what was going on in the world outside of reading. They also talk about how their own 2017 reading shook out, including their favorite 2017 releases.  Plus, a quick run-down of listener-submitted favorites!  This episode is overflowing with great backlist titles to add to your TBR!   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights The big news that was going on outside the book world. The book stories and trends that dominated 2017. How similar 2017 and 2025 are. The 2017 books that have had staying power.⁠ Was this as dismal a year in books as Sarah remembers? Sarah's and Catherine's personal 2017 reading stats.⁠ Listener-submitted favorites from 2017.⁠ Bookish Time Capsule (2017) [2:12] The World Beyond Books No books mentioned in this segment. The Book Industry Wonder by R. J. Palacio (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [9:59] Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:04] A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[10:40] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:44] Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:08] My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:18] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:03] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:13] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:23] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:46] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:48] The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:50] Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [14:57] Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [15:03] James by Percival Everett (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [15:04] Bookish Headlines and Trends Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [20:41] A Promised Land by Barack Obama (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [20:43] The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (2006) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:48] My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [23:04] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:31] Big Books and Award Winners of 2017 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:01] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:06] The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (1985) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:21] Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:27] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:48] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:09] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [28:39] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [29:23] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:40] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [31:31] Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout (2008) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:09] Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:51] Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:16] Normal People by Sally Rooney (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:41] Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:32] Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:38] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:09] The Sellout by Paul Beatty (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [35:52] What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:56] Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:21] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:45] Before the Fall by Noah Hawley (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:04] The Stone Sky (The Broken Earth, 3) by N. K. Jemisin (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:30]  Our Top Books of 2017 The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:46] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:20] Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:22] Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:02] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:16] Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolitio (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:23] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:36] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:38] Trophy Son by Douglas Brunt (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:48] White Fur by Jardine Libaire (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [43:05] Final Girls by Riley Sager (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:38] Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:44] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:46] Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:49] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:10] Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman (1995) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:15] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:19] The Heirs by Susan Rieger (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:34] The Takedown by Corrie Wang (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:53] Feast of Sorrow by Crystal King (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:01] Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:09] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [48:17] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:28] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:33] Listeners' Top Books of 2017 Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:33] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:51] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:03] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[50:07] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:13] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:15] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:18] The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:24] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:25] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:27]

Il incarne la volonté trumpiste de représenter « l'Amérique oubliée » et son électorat populaire et blanc. J.D. Vance a grandi dans l'Ohio, dans la « rust belt », nom donnée aux régions désindustrialisées, mais sa famille est originaire de l'est du Kentucky dans les montagnes des Appalaches. Dans cette région pauvre et reculée, l'arrivée de J.D. Vance à la vice-présidence suscite la fierté des habitants qui espèrent des retombés économiques. De notre envoyé spécial à Jackson dans le Kentucky,Dans ces vallées qui s'enchaînent, recouvertes de végétation, Jessica Ellis rentre chez elle dans sa maison au bord de cette route sinueuse, à quelques kilomètres de l'ancienne demeure des grands-parents de J.D.Vance et de leur cimetière familial. Jessica, électrice de Donald Trump, explique que tout le monde ici se réjouit de l'arrivée de J.D. Vance à la vice-présidence :« Il comprend la situation ici. Il va pouvoir aider cette région d'une façon qu'on ne peut même pas imaginer. »J.D. Vance a raconté son histoire familiale entre ces montagnes du Kentucky et les plaines désindustrialisées de l'Ohio, à quelques centaines de kilomètres au nord. Dans son livre Hillbilly Elegy, il y revendique fièrement ce terme de « Hillbilly» qui peut se traduire par « péquenaud », terme péjoratif employé pour désigner les gens de cette région plus isolée. « Il y a un cliché qui dit qu'on serait pieds nus et stupides, mais comme vous pouvez le voir, je porte des chaussures, il y a aussi l'idée qu'on ne compte pas, mais J.D. a prouvé qu'on n'est pas stupides », ajoute Jessica.L'espoir d'être mieux représentéVingt-huit pour cent des habitants de ce comté vivent sous le seuil de pauvreté alors que la moyenne nationale est de 12%. Dans le centre du village, la vitrine d'une épicerie affiche un drapeau « Trump, sauvez l'Amérique à nouveau ». Le propriétaire Kenneth Patrick en attend également beaucoup du vice-président : « Il va peut-être nous aider à ramener des usines ici dans le comté de Breathitt, je l'espère, on a besoin de croître, on est en train de devenir un village fantôme et c'est effrayant. »Ici, J.D. Vance c'est l'espoir d'être mieux représenté et écouté à Washington, comme l'explique Stephen Bowling, le directeur de la bibliothèque publique et historien du comté : « Pendant des générations, on a permis aux autres d'écrire notre histoire. Les gens venaient dans les montagnes pour des pratiques économiques extractivistes. Ils ont pris le charbon puis sont partis, ils ont pris le bois puis sont partis, comme pour le sel. Tout ça a retiré le pouvoir, la stabilité économique et la richesse, donc maintenant la possibilité d'avoir une voix à Washington est importante pour les habitants. »Avant son investiture, J.D. Vance est revenu ici en visite, confirmant pour les habitants le dicton local : « Le garçon peut quitter la montagne, mais la montagne ne peut pas quitter le garçon. »À lire aussiPrésidentielle américaine: J.D. Vance, d'anti-Trump à colistier du candidat républicain

Il incarne la volonté trumpiste de représenter « l'Amérique oubliée » et son électorat populaire et blanc. J.D. Vance a grandi dans l'Ohio, dans la « rust belt », nom donnée aux régions désindustrialisées, mais sa famille est originaire de l'est du Kentucky dans les montagnes des Appalaches. Dans cette région pauvre et reculée, l'arrivée de J.D. Vance à la vice-présidence suscite la fierté des habitants qui espèrent des retombés économiques. De notre envoyé spécial à Jackson dans le Kentucky,Dans ces vallées qui s'enchaînent, recouvertes de végétation, Jessica Ellis rentre chez elle dans sa maison au bord de cette route sinueuse, à quelques kilomètres de l'ancienne demeure des grands-parents de J.D.Vance et de leur cimetière familial. Jessica, électrice de Donald Trump, explique que tout le monde ici se réjouit de l'arrivée de J.D. Vance à la vice-présidence :« Il comprend la situation ici. Il va pouvoir aider cette région d'une façon qu'on ne peut même pas imaginer. »J.D. Vance a raconté son histoire familiale entre ces montagnes du Kentucky et les plaines désindustrialisées de l'Ohio, à quelques centaines de kilomètres au nord. Dans son livre Hillbilly Elegy, il y revendique fièrement ce terme de « Hillbilly» qui peut se traduire par « péquenaud », terme péjoratif employé pour désigner les gens de cette région plus isolée. « Il y a un cliché qui dit qu'on serait pieds nus et stupides, mais comme vous pouvez le voir, je porte des chaussures, il y a aussi l'idée qu'on ne compte pas, mais J.D. a prouvé qu'on n'est pas stupides », ajoute Jessica.L'espoir d'être mieux représentéVingt-huit pour cent des habitants de ce comté vivent sous le seuil de pauvreté alors que la moyenne nationale est de 12%. Dans le centre du village, la vitrine d'une épicerie affiche un drapeau « Trump, sauvez l'Amérique à nouveau ». Le propriétaire Kenneth Patrick en attend également beaucoup du vice-président : « Il va peut-être nous aider à ramener des usines ici dans le comté de Breathitt, je l'espère, on a besoin de croître, on est en train de devenir un village fantôme et c'est effrayant. »Ici, J.D. Vance c'est l'espoir d'être mieux représenté et écouté à Washington, comme l'explique Stephen Bowling, le directeur de la bibliothèque publique et historien du comté : « Pendant des générations, on a permis aux autres d'écrire notre histoire. Les gens venaient dans les montagnes pour des pratiques économiques extractivistes. Ils ont pris le charbon puis sont partis, ils ont pris le bois puis sont partis, comme pour le sel. Tout ça a retiré le pouvoir, la stabilité économique et la richesse, donc maintenant la possibilité d'avoir une voix à Washington est importante pour les habitants. »Avant son investiture, J.D. Vance est revenu ici en visite, confirmant pour les habitants le dicton local : « Le garçon peut quitter la montagne, mais la montagne ne peut pas quitter le garçon. »À lire aussiPrésidentielle américaine: J.D. Vance, d'anti-Trump à colistier du candidat républicain

An old folks home and filled with red herrings. This week we read "Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman and we got mad. Big thanks to our listener Abby who recommended the book, which we found out IS a NYTimes bestseller after all.Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

In this episode from 2023, Matt speaks with Iain Murray about the estrangement of conservative liberalism from identitarian forms of conservative nationalism and the intriguing alliances that may arise in the future between freedom-loving libertarians and some unlikely allies.  Episode Notes: Iain's book "The Socialist Temptation" https://a.co/d/5AUQHQp  One of Iain's articles on the subject https://cei.org/blog/european-populism-is-nationalist-conservatism/  "Do Libertarians Have a Political Home Anymore?" by Iain Murray https://www.acton.org/religion-liberty/volume-35-number-1-2/do-libertarians-have-political-home-anymore  Summary of Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillbilly_Elegy  Ezra Klein's comment on "Everything Bagel Liberalism" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/02/opinion/democrats-liberalism.html 

Grant's film credits include: The Sound Of Silence, Hillbilly Elegy, To Leslie, Knock At The Cabin, Noelle, and Nyad. His television work includes: The Walking Dead: Dead City and Full Swing. Grant's more recent films include: Mother Couch and Mermaid, and his upcoming work includes Outcome and Eleanor The Great.

James Bond meets pickle ball? This week we read "Killers of a Certain Age" by Deanna Raybourn and we'd rate it a big old "Dr. No."Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

Wie is JD Vance? De man die met zijn bestseller Hillbilly Elegy de pijn van de Amerikaanse arbeidersklasse blootlegde. Inmiddels heeft vicepresident JD Vance zich stevig gepositioneerd binnen de nieuwe conservatieve golf in de VS. Aan tafel zit drs. Koen Petersen, Amerika-expert en auteur van o.a.: 'Einddoel Witte Huis: Hoe de Amerikanen hun president kiezen'. We bespreken of Vance werkelijk de stem is van een vergeten volk, of dat hij slechts een symbool is van de gepolariseerde politiek die het land verscheurt. Hoe kan iemand die eerder Trump met Hitler vergeleek nu zo'n MAGA-voorstander zijn, de beweging van Trump? En zal hij de opvolger zijn van de huidige president?  

Maybe the best/worst book we've ever done? This week we read "Handbook for Mortals" by Lani Sarem and we will never be the same.Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

JD Vances bok Hillbilly Elegy är både ett försvar för och en kritik av en typ av amerikansk arbetarklass som ibland avfärdas som vitt slödder. I detta utdrag ur Joakim Bromans nya reportagebok reflekterar han över Vances ambition att uppfostra underklassen och drar paralleller till dagens Sverige. Inläsare: Jörgen Huitfeldt

Murderous middle-age male meets moral mentor's mindful mantras. This week, we kick off season 19 with the alliterative "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by Jeff Lindsay. Will Dexter turn evil? Will he ever experience human emotions? Should we have watched the TV show instead of reading his bad bad book? Tune in to the episode to find out!Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." Thanks to paschimeestudiofor "Suspense Intro Feel." You can get both songs here: https://www.free-stock-music.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

Have you and your family set your compass - vision, mission, values - for future family success? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Bill discuss: Trusting God's plan and seeing others' generosity in those plans.The breaks and acceleration of our money and our generosity. Successful succession planning in business and family.Making a world view shift in regards to raising our children.  Key Takeaways: Generosity is a powerful tool to change lives. Family was the first human institution established by which He's going to make the world more beautiful and creative, and within which we can see God's generous nature.Most failures within families are the result of poor communication. Start bringing your kids into your family giving when your children are young. If you didn't, start now.   "I find that when the upper generations define their values, including their giving values, that those younger generations become more willing to accept those guidelines, and they will honor them, even if they disagree with them, and so it's all about having clarity, because clarity brings unity, and that's what they want." —  Bill High Episode References: Navigators: https://www.navigators.org/Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance: https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Elegy-Memoir-Family-Culture/dp/0062300547Upcoming Book - October 2025: The Legacy Life: How to Build Generations of Influence and Impact - https://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-legacy-life/423762 Check Out Bill's Other Books: https://billhigh.com/shop/ About Bill High: Bill is synonymous with three core values: Family, Legacy, and Generosity. He's facilitated workshops nationwide, focusing on the essence of family legacy and redefining its biblical meaning. Initially practicing law at a prominent Kansas City firm, Bill later founded one of the U.S.'s largest Christian foundations. He then pivoted to specialize in family legacy consulting. An accomplished author, one of his notable works is "Leadership NOT by the Book," co-written with David Green. At 7 Generation Legacy, Bill is renowned for assisting families in crafting enduring multi-generational legacy plans. Bill High was brought up in a low-income family in rural Missouri and came to know Jesus at a young age. His generosity journey began as a teenager, faithfully tithing on everything he earned. Bill started the first half of his career in law before leaving to launch what would later become The Signatry, a donor-advised fund platform that connects “donors with doers” tackling some of the world's biggest problems. Through his work with The Signatry, Bill developed a passion for seeing individual families united by a clear and driving mission and vision that reflects God's particular calling for them. In recent years, Bill has focused much of his efforts on consulting for and guiding families stewarding wealth through some of these considerations, and he had many practical considerations to share.  Connect with Bill High:Website: https://billhigh.com/Website: https://legacystone.com/7th Gen Consulting: https://7thgenconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamfhigh/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

C'est un procès très attendu qui s'ouvre ce mardi à Buenos Aires. Quatre ans après la mort de la légende du football argentin Diego Maradona, alors qu'il était en convalescence et était censé être surveillé 24h/24. Sept professionnels de santé sont jugés pour « homicide simple avec dol éventuel », caractérisé lorsqu'une personne commet une négligence tout en sachant qu'elle peut entraîner la mort de quelqu'un. Ils encourent entre 8 et 25 ans de prison.Un procès qui s'annonce d'ores et déjà hors norme, alors qu'il a été retardé par plusieurs renvois. Il devrait durer jusqu'à mi-juillet 2025, à raison de trois jours par semaine. Famille, experts, médecins : plus de 120 témoins vont se relayer à la barre pour tenter d'éclaircir les circonstances de la mort de l'idole argentine.À Buenos Aires, Théo Conscience nous relate cette affaire.Haïti : lynchage de deux présumés trafiquants d'armes et de munitions à MirebalaisGotson Pierre, le directeur de l'agence Alterpresse revient sur le lynchage de deux des quatre occupants d'une fourgonnette voyageant des Gonaïves vers Port-au-Prince, par des riverains à Trianon, une localité dans la commune de Mirebalais dans le département du Plateau central. À bord de leur véhicule, trois armes à feu, dont un fusil d'assaut, et 10 517 munitions dissimulées dans des boîtes de vêtements usagés.Cette saisie d'armes s'inscrit dans une série d'opérations du même type, ces derniers jours. Une opération menée par la Direction générale des douanes (Dga) de la République dominicaine, avec le soutien d'autres agences, a permis de confisquer 23 armes à feu.Malgré ce contexte extrêmement dégradé, les autorités de transition maintiennent pour l'instant leur calendrier électoral et prévoient donc la tenue d'un référendum constitutionnel en mai 2025, et un premier tour d'élections générales en novembre. Et pour y parvenir, elles comptent sur le soutien des pays d'Amérique latine. Une délégation de haut niveau, dirigé par Frinel Joseph, membre du Conseil présidentiel de transition est en déplacement cette semaine au Pérou et au Mexique afin d'échanger avec les responsables d'institutions électorales de ces pays autour du processus référendaire et électoral enclenché en Haïti, peut-on lire également dans Alterpresse.États-Unis : quelles ambitions pour le vice-président J.D. Vance ?Qui se cache derrière le troisième homme de la Maison Blanche, le vice-président J.D. Vance ? Lors de la conférence sur la sécurité organisée à Munich en Allemagne, le 14 février 2025, il avait ouvertement courtisé les partis d'extrême-droite et asséné que la démocratie était menacée en Europe.Achim Lippolda enquêté pour RFI sur le rôle et la place de ce J.D. Vance au sein de l'administration américaine. Celui-ci est présenté comme le bulldog de Donald Trump. Ce qui frappe en premier lieu, c'est la visibilité dont il dispose à la Maison Blanche, très différente de ses prédécesseurs.Traditionnellement, les vice-présidents s'effacent derrière leur chef, évitent la lumière des projecteurs pour ne pas lui faire de l'ombre. Mais J.D. Vance fait exception. Pour l'historienne Ludovine Gilli, interrogée par Achim Lippold, « on peut penser à Richard Nixon, le vice-président d'Eisenhower qui avait un rôle de chien d'attaque qui poursuivait les opposants de manière assez basse, ce qui permettait au président d'être davantage au-dessus de la mêlée, mais dans le cas de Donald Trump et J.D. Vance, ce dernier renforce le type de rhétorique et de comportement du président, son rôle est donc différent ».J.D. Vance n'a pas toujours été un fervent soutien de Donald Trump, il l'a même qualifié d' « idiot » et comparé à un possible Hitler américain.C'était avant la première élection de Trump en 2016. À l'époque, J.D. Vance s'est fait connaître avec son roman autobiographique Hillbilly Elegy, devenu un best-seller. Il vient d'un milieu très modeste, a servi dans l'armée, étudié le droit, puis fait carrière dans la Silicon Valley. C'est là qu'il se lie d'amitié avec l'investisseur Peter Thiel qui financera sa campagne pour le Sénat en 2021. Certains estiment d'ailleurs que ce milliardaire n'est pas étranger au virage idéologique de J.D. Vance, devenu un fervent national-conservateur et un allié de Trump à partir de 2016.Un dossier à retrouver dans son intégralité dans la version audio de ce podcast.Témoignage d'une victime des cartels qui s'est vu refuser l'asile aux États-UnisÀ la Une du Washington Post ce mardi 11 mars 2025, ce récit poignant d'un homme qui a subi la violence des cartels au Mexique et dont la demande d'asile a été refusée aux États-Unis.Il a souhaité garder l'anonymat par peur des représailles et est arrivé à la frontière avec sa chemise bien repassée, et ses chaussures en cuir bien cirées. Dans son sac, les preuves de ce qu'il avait subi, l'enlèvement par les cartels, son enfermement dans un placard, les actes de sodomie… Avec ses cicatrices toujours visibles sur son visage, ses poignets et ses jambes, il s'est avancé sur le pont qui relie la ville de Ciudad Juárez au Mexique à la frontière américaine. Il a tenté de convaincre les officiers de l'immigration présents sur place que sa vie en dépendait, mais c'était quelques jours après l'arrivée de Donald Trump, et plus personne ne passait. Le droit d'asile et le droit de protéger ceux qui sont persécutés dans leur pays est inscrit dans l'ADN des États-Unis depuis la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, rappelle le journal, qui craint que l'arrivée du milliardaire n'empêche ceux qui ont des raisons légitimes de venir dans le pays. Les tribunaux sont déjà débordés et cela peut prendre des années avant qu'ils ne rendent leurs décisions, en attendant, les persécutions se poursuivent.Mexique : l'affaire de l'entreprise Vulcan dans le Yucatan refait surfaceUne autre affaire qui pourrait bien se finir devant les tribunaux, celle d'une entreprise américaine de constructions installée au Mexique sur une aire protégée. Dans une lettre envoyée à la présidente mexicaine, 35 sénateurs américains réclament la reprise de ses activités dans le cadre des discussions engagées avec Donald Trump sur les droits de douanes.Il s'agit de l'entreprise Vulcan dont l'un des terminaux est installé dans le Yucatan, en 2024, l'ancien président mexicain Andrés Manuel López Obrador a décidé de suspendre ses activités et de déclarer le lieu une zone naturelle protégée, rappelle la Jornada. La présidente Claudia Sheinbaum a répondu que l'entreprise n'avait pas été expropriée, mais que la société exploitait des zones en dehors de celles légalement attribuées, causant de graves dommages à l'environnement.L'avocat et défenseur de l'environnement Quetzal Tzab témoigne de ces dommages constatés par les personnes vivant alentour au micro de Ubaldo Bravo, de la rédaction en espagnol de RFI.L'actualité des Outre-MerBenoît Ferrand de la 1ère revient sur le crash aérien sur l'île de la Dominique, 45 jours après, les corps des quatre victimes doivent être rapatriés en Martinique.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comYoni is a journalist and academic. He used to be a lecturer on history and literature at Harvard, and also taught at Babson College and Brandeis. He subsequently served in many editorial and writing roles at The Atlantic, where he's currently a deputy executive editor. He just published his first book, Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity. It's an engrossing account of how zoning in America — yes, zoning — evolved from the Puritans onward. I was unexpectedly fascinated.For two clips of our convo — on the racist origins of zoning, and how progressivism is keeping poor people in place — see our YouTube page.Other topics: raised as an orthodox Jew in the Boston area; spending a year at a yeshiva in Israel; interning for the Gore campaign in 1999; working for the Public Advocate in NYC; studying the Gilded Age in grad school; discovering Ta-Nehisi Coates as a Dish reader and getting hired at The Atlantic through TNC's comments section; mobility as a core feature of early America; the Pilgrims; how the Puritans branched off; moving to construct one's identity; Tocqueville; American Primeval; the “warning out” of early American towns; Lincoln's mobility; the Moving Day of pre-war NYC; Chinese laundries; violence against immigrants; the Progressive drive for zoning; Yoni defending tenements; Hoover's push for single-family homes; defaulting in the Depression; FDR's push for long mortgages; the feds distorting the market; racial segregation; Jane Jacobs vs central planning; Thatcher and public housing; the rise of shitty architecture; cognitive sorting; Hillbilly Elegy; mass migration and rising costs in the UK; how leftist regulations stifle building; and the abundance movement.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Chris Caldwell on the political revolution in Europe, Evan Wolfson on the history of marriage equality, Nick Denton on China and AI, Francis Collins on faith and science, Michael Lewis on government service, Ian Buruma on Spinoza, Michael Joseph Gross on bodybuilding, and the great and powerful Mike White, of White Lotus fame. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

JD Vance emerged as a media darling with “Hillbilly Elegy,” his best-selling 2016 memoir of growing up poor in Ohio, but it's just one of several hats he's worn—Yale-trained lawyer, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, Never Trump pundit, Pro-Trump senator, and Vice President of the United States—all by the age of 40. On this episode, host and Vanity Fair editor Radhika Jones is joined by executive editor Claire Howorth and Hive editor Michael Calderone to trace Vance's populist ride through America's power centers and how his right-wing ideology dovetails with a burgeoning constitutional crisis. They also explore how Vance is shaping up as Trump's Veep—and whether he has the political chops to one day land the top job.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In light of the Presidential Inauguration we thought it was fitting to revisit this true story of the now Vice President JD Vance. Everyone has a story and this one is incredibly important as we explore how one can overcome challenges and obstacles in life.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Emily Domenech discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - KT MCFARLAND - Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/realKTMcFarland All 5 living presidents expected to attend Jimmy Carter's National Cathedral funeral Actor James Woods slams ‘liberal idiots’ for their handling of California fires WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - KURT SCHLICHTER – author of THE ATTACK, Senior columnist at Townhall, Lawyer and COL(R) US Army - discussed the California wildfires SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/kurtschlichter/ California wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes Hillbilly Elegy star Glenn Close takes swipes at Vance Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, January 09, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A book as thrilling as joining the chess club at law school: for our season finale this week we read "While Justice Sleeps" by Stacey Abrams with our editor extraordinaire Blake Opper! You can check out his album "For Money and Power" on Bandcamp or wherever you get your music!https://goldbloomtrio.bandcamp.com/album/for-money-and-powerMean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." Thanks to NIKneT_ART for "Thriller Cinema Trailer High Tension." You can get both songs here: https://www.free-stock-music.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu shares her story from the courtroom to the newsroom. She encourages everyone to take a leap of faith, which is precisely what she did in her career, propelling her to where she is today.  Bring on the Stupid: Television Host Rachel Maddow thinks Senator J.D. Vance and his book, Hillbilly Elegy, a story of a rise from poverty, will scare the American people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's one thing much of the country can agree upon, its distrust in the Supreme Court. With the Court's approval rating is at a historic low, Senate Democrats reveal an "ethical crisis" on the Court. Legal experts Elie Mystal and Joyce Vance weigh in. Plus, North Carolina's Associate Supreme Court Justice, Allison Riggs talks about how her opponent wants to throw out 60,000 votes in the race she's leading... how convenient...

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com.]First of all, if you're not online all the time and don't understand the reference in the title, I'd like to congratulate you on your excellent mental health hygiene.Nearly a decade ago, Twitter user Cavalorn put out a simple and clever joke that has become one of the all-time great memes, generally used in reference to people who vote against their own interests out of pettiness or bigotry or the belief that they're special and exempt from consequences and then whine about those consequences when they find out they're not so special after all. Honestly, it might be the greatest micro-commentary on the Trump era, perfectly encapsulating the offense and incredulity of folks who support him when things don't go their way.Over the past several days, a vicious debate that had been brewing among Trump supporters regarding the visa program for highly skilled immigrant workers escalated when Vivek Ramaswamy—who is co-leading the adorably named Deparment of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Elon Musk—inexplicably dropped a long rant on Twitter defending immigrant workers.Mr. Ramaswamy was born in America to immigrant parents, and Mr. Musk is a first-generation immigrant.As much as I can't stand Vivek Ramaswamy because of his relentless pandering to the Trump base through the most cynical and opportunistic lens—practically speaking, he sounds like a desperate, watered down version of a Trump impersonation spat out by a beta version of ChatGPT—I don't disagree with his larger points here.He's not wrong. There is a pervasive laziness and entitlement among many (white) American families who have been here for many generations that is thoroughly outshined and outpaced by immigrant families who arrive in this country ready to work hard to get what they want.I don't think that's controversial to say. I think it's previous obvious. I grew up in Central Texas around immigrant families from all over the world, and on balance, my peers from those families did work harder, were more ambitious, tended to get better grades, etc.Now, are there generally critical nuances around ambition and belonging and mental health regarding children who are raised in immigrant communities that are important to note? Sure, but I'm definitely not the person to speak on that. Check out this primer from psychotherapist Imi Lo for a good place to start.Anyway, Mr. Ramaswamy's commentary is expressed in a way that's cringey and distracting—the pop culture references are certainly ham-handed—but he's not wrong on the overall points.His thesis isn't the problem. It's his audience. Mr. Ramaswamy, who has gone all-in on a full MAGA true believer schtick—apparently forgot that Trump's base have zero interest in hearing hard truths. None. Sir, where do you think you are in the political landscape? Do you need a map and compass? This is the speech you give if you're the main character in an Aaron Sorkin vehicle, not when you're working for someone who was just elected on the most xenophobic and racist platform in modern history.Let me ask you, Sir: don't you think it's a little strange that J.D. Vance, who made literally the same damn argument in the book that catapulted him to fame, the husband of an Indian American woman born to immigrant parents, hasn't said anything about all this?Why do you think that is? Do you think it's possible that he understands your boss's core supporters are pretty damn xenophobic and hypersensitive when presented with truths about the enduring mediocrity of many white Americans?Listen, Mr. Ramaswamy: we aren't gonna hear a peep about Hillbilly Elegy for the next four years. Mr. Vance would be thrilled if no one ever mentions it again. There are reasons for that, Mr. Ramaswamy, and you know those reasons if you're being completely honest with yourself.Rarely have we seen a public figure so completely misread the room. It would be like Hank Hill setting up a vendor booth for Strickland Propane at a PETA convention, which he would never do because Hank Hill is a Republican with common sense and sure as hell knows vegans aren't his target demo for propane and propane accessories. Hell, I'm a progressive trans woman, and I could have told Mr. Ramaswamy this attempted “come to Jesus” pitch to Trump supporters about American laziness and immigrant excellence was never gonna fly.Predictably, the MAGA backlash has been swift and severe. Rightwing influencers across social media have been raking Mr. Ramaswamy and Mr. Musk across the coals for the past few days over the visa program and their support for immigrants in high skilled professions.The notoriously unhinged Laura Loomer has been using her influence over the far-right to viciously blast Mr. Musk online. More troublingly, the sheer racism against Indian Americans and immigrants that's currently permeating rightwing spaces is disturbing, spurred by the obvious and entirely misplaced resentment of white Americans who are furious that people who don't look like them and work harder are getting better jobs.The open bigotry on display by the MAGA base has understandably unsettled many first- and second-generation immigrants who voted for Trump, like this gentleman who was apparently shocked to discover the backbone of the GOP is powered by racism.Sir, you're absolutely right about all this, but where the hell have you been?We told y'all this would happen. Repeatedly. Incessantly. We could not have been more clear that this was inevitable.I have no idea if Trump has specifically spoken out against the visa program for skilled immigrants—he probably has but I'm too lazy to look it up—but even if he hasn't, his long record of racist and xenophobic pandering to his fans was always leading to this place.Trump has made hundreds of statements over the years that were clearly racist, and the spiritual distance between those statements and this current mayhem is definitely shorter than the eighteen inches between the head and the heart.It's as though all these folks, including the gentleman above, intentionally voted for a proud arsonist and are now shocked to find kindling and matches being staged on their front doors. Honestly, what did y'all think was gonna happen? Did you think the tech industry would get a pass? Did you think excellence would be enough to avoid the wrath of xenophobes?Hell no. Their whole thing is being xenophobic and racist, or did you miss when the leader of your party spent years accusing our first Black president, who was born in this country and raised by a white mother and white grandparents in a working class family, of being ineligible for the presidency because of the absurd, b******t, racist claim that he was born in Kenya?We're surprised that you're surprised.Maybe this will finally be enough for you to stay away from leopards because final piece of advice: their stomachs will never be full.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

The memoir of a fictional Japanese geisha written by white guy who went to Harvard... what could go wrong? This week we read "Memoirs of a Geisha" and just in time for Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone and thank you so much for the support this year! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." Thanks to Godgrafix for "Japanese." You can get both songs here: https://www.free-stock-music.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

Your classic who-done-it where the hypnotist is the killer and you find that out in... the prologue? Also the house is not a house it's a cabin and the cabin isn't a cabin, it's a pit with cement blocks.Special thanks to Susan from Book Squad Goals for this rec! You can check out their podcast at https://www.booksquadgoals.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." Thanks to Paschimeestudio for "Suspense Intro Feel." You can get both songs here: https://www.free-stock-music.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 2, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Big names in Big Tech are in for a second Trump presidency, from Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, JD Vance, to millions of dollars in monthly campaign donations. What's behind some tech billionaires' embrace of the right, and how does their vision align with Trump's vision for America? In this episode: Paris Marx (@parismarx), Host, Tech Won't Save Us Episode credits: This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Marcos Bartolomé, Veronique Eshaya, Duha Mossad, Khaled Soltan, Manahil Naveed and our host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

This week we read "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J Maas and sorry listeners, we loved it! (Well, most of us). Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." Thanks to Onion_All_Stars for "At the Lounge." You can get both songs here: https://www.free-stock-music.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

This week we read "Lean In" by Cheryl Sandberg and if we had to sum up this book in one sentence it would be "GO TO HARVARD!" Check out our Patreon where you can get access to ad-free episodes and check us out on all the socials @MeanBookClub. Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." Thanks to Dana Music for "Uplifting Corperate Music." You can get both songs here: https://www.free-stock-music.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

As the election looms, we take a look at Hillbilly Elegy (shitty book and shitty movie), the 'memoir' of America's fuhrer-in-waiting, weirdo venture capitalist, plutocrat fascist misogynist, Trump's pet and Thiel's puppet, J.D. Vance, in which he slathers on the hillbillyface in a grotesque and offensive performance of working class minstrelsy to the rapturous applause of centrist liberals... at least until he decided that principles were bad for his career ambitions and suddenly realised that Trump wasn't the American Hitler after all.  (He is.) Breaking News Re-Release: "Hil - If Books Could Kill - Apple Podcasts JD Vance Is Actually Much Worse Than You Realize | Sarah Jones | TMR JD Vance's Weird Nazi Lie About Haitian Migrants - SOME MORE NEWS Show Notes: Please consider donating to help us make the show and stay ad-free and independent.  Patrons get exclusive access to at least one full extra episode a month plus all backer-only back-episodes. Daniel's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/danielharper/posts Jack's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4196618&fan_landing=true IDSG Twitter: https://twitter.com/idsgpod Daniel's Twitter: @danieleharper Jack's (Locked) Twitter: @_Jack_Graham_ Jack's Bluesky: @timescarcass.bsky.social Daniel's Bluesky: @danielharper.bsky.social IDSG on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-dont-speak-german/id1449848509?ls=1

This week we read "The Housemaid" by Frieda McFadden so you know what that means, things are about to get toxic. In this episode we talk about gaslighting, plot twists, and the infamous "butt-eye." Check out our Patreon where you can get access to ad-free episodes and check us out on all the socials @MeanBookClub. Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." Thanks to Dmitry Taras for "Upbeat Energetic Rock." You can get both songs here: https://www.free-stock-music.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

JD Vance is a United States Senator (R-OH) who is also running for Vice President on the Republican ticket alongside Donald Trump. Before his political career he was a lawyer and author, and wrote the popular memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” in 2016.  Senator JD Vance joins Theo to talk about how life has changed for him since becoming Donald Trump's running mate 3 months ago, how his family's history with addiction shaped his career and beliefs, and the worst fights he's seen at Ohio State vs. Michigan games.  Sen. JD Vance: https://x.com/JDVance ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Kalshi: Bet on the election! Get a free $20 bonus with a $100+ deposit http://kalshi.com/theo  Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner #CELSIUSLiveFit  https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ  Prize Picks: First time users, download the PrizePicks app, use code THEO and PrizePicks will instantly give you $50 on your first lineup of $5 or more. https://www.prizepicks.com   Füm: Go to https://www.tryfum.com/theo  to get a free gift with your Journey Pack. Tommy John: Go to http://tommyjohn.com/theo to save 25% off your first order. ShipStation: Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/theo. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Yellowstone: Don't miss the epic return of Yellowstone on Sunday, November 10th at 8/7c on Paramount Network. ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn Bishop Gunn - Shine ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.com Hit the Hotline: 985-664-9503 Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-upload Send mail to: This Past Weekend 1906 Glen Echo Rd PO Box #159359 Nashville, TN 37215 ------------------------------------------------ Find Theo: Website: https://theovon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/theovon Facebook: https://facebook.com/theovon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekend Twitter: https://twitter.com/theovon YouTube: https://youtube.com/theovon Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClips Shorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z ------------------------------------------------ Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers Producer: Nick https://www.instagram.com/realnickdavis/ Producer: Ben https://www.instagram.com/benbeckermusic/  Producer: Trevyn https://www.instagram.com/trevyn.s/  Producer: Colin https://instagram.com/colin_reiner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 18 continues with "Hillbilly Elegy" by J.D. Vance! Did we learn something about traditional American values? Not really, but we did have a blast ripping on this wet nerd's memoir.  Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 18 reading list: 1. Fourth Wing by Yarros 2. Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance 3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg 5. A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 6. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes 7. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 8. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey AbramsSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." Thanks to Storm for "Countryween." You can get both songs here: https://www.free-stock-music.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

Tim Walz, a former high school football coach from a tiny town, has folksy sayings and a camo cap. JD Vance shot to fame with “Hillbilly Elegy,” aiming to speak for parts of rural America that felt left behind.Both parties — especially with their vice-presidential candidates — are trying to convey to rural Americans that they are not forgotten.This comes after Democrats have seen significant erosion of support in rural areas.How have Republicans grown their rural advantage to historic levels? Can Democrats do enough to remain competitive in 2024 — especially in places like Mr. Walz's former congressional district?In the wake of the vice-presidential debate, The Run-Up looks at how both parties are trying to reach rural voters — with their vice-presidential candidates and their messages.

With only 34 days until the 2024 presidential election, vice presidential candidates Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance faced off on the debate stage Tuesday night.    CBS hosted the vice presidential debate in New York City, and "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell and "Face the Nation" chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan moderated.    Walz, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris' running mate, and Vance, Republican Donald Trump's running mate, are both relatively new to the political limelight. Walz was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006. After serving half a dozen terms in the House, Walz was elected Minnesota governor in 2018. Vance won his Senate election in 2022 after his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” became a New York Times bestseller.    On this week's edition of Problematic Women, we discuss the biggest moments form the vice presidential candidate debate. Plus, Yael Eckstein, president of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, joins the show to discuss Iran's attack on Israel and how the one year anniversary of Oct. 7 will be remembered in Israel. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription   Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda

Childless Cat Ladies, assemble! Save your debate hot takes for the couch, mawmaw. We're reading hated holler hottie JD Vance's bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy." We try to cover this book, U.S. history, immigration, Amy Adams, the decline of the industrial Midwest, China's labor policies, the opioid crisis, coastal elitist Appalachian cosplay, and everything else NOT in Kamala's plan--all in 63 minutes. Holla!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A memoir about parenting very badly and then getting weirdly defensive when anyone asks you about it.Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Effects of Authoritative Parental Control on Child Behavior, Child DevelopmentTypes of Parenting Styles and Effects On ChildrenDoes “Tiger Parenting” Exist? Parenting Profiles of Chinese Americans and Adolescent Developmental OutcomesAssociations of parenting dimensions and styles with externalizing problems of children and adolescents: An updated meta-analysisDo the associations of parenting styles with behavior problems and academic achievement vary by culture? Results from a meta-analysisParenting Styles: A Closer Look at a Well-Known ConceptImpact of Behavioral Inhibition and Parenting Style on Internalizing and Externalizing Problems from Early Childhood through AdolescenceThe One Weird Trait That Predicts Whether You're a Trump SupporterInvestigating Correlates of Self-Regulation in Early Childhood with a Representative Sample of English-Speaking American FamiliesAmy Chua thinks identity politics on both sides are to blame.How the 'Tiger Mom' Convinced the Author of Hillbilly Elegy to Write His Story Thanks to Mindseye for our theme song!

Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with JD Vance, a man who has become a critical voice in American politics. JD Vance, known for his bestselling memoir Hillbilly Elegy, is Donald Trump's VP pick and has built a reputation for his deep understanding of Middle America and its struggles. On this solemn day, 9/11, JD shares his thoughts on where he was on that fateful day. He reflects on how the tragedy influenced his decision to enlist in the Marine Corps, touching on the massive wave of enlistments post-9/11 and the stark contrast with today's declining recruitment. In this episode, we dive deep into Vance's views on pressing issues like the Biden-Harris administration's funding of terrorism and the ongoing war in Ukraine, where he criticizes the reckless spending of taxpayer dollars while American families struggle to make ends meet. JD offers insight into his stance on Israel, government reform, AI technology, and the border crisis, where millions of illegals have made America their home. This conversation covers not just the policy failures of the current administration but also how Vance plans to address these urgent issues. JD Vance Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/JDVance/ x - https://x.com/JDVance FB - https://www.facebook.com/p/JD-Vance-100070055152736/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jd?lang=en Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@JDVance1 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOu1i1eeT8unVAc678Q6LQA Website - https://www.vance.senate.gov/ Book - https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062300553/hillbilly-elegy/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jase connects emotionally with the life story of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance after watching his movie “Hillbilly Elegy,” though he offers a warning about the raw nature of the story. Phil makes a funny during one of Jase's illustrations, and the guys explore their viewpoints about watching movies with curse words, following the “rules” of Christianity, and how to value empathy over tradition as Jesus did. In this episode: Hebrews 6, verses 4-7; Hebrews 10, verses 17-29; 1 Peter 5, verse 2; “Unashamed” Episode 933 is sponsored by: https://www.patriotmobile.com/phil — Get a FREE MONTH of service when you enter code PHIL or call 972-PATRIOT https://healthylink.com/phil — Get your first month FREE up to $100 off eligible plans with LaaSy Health! https://philmerch.com — Get your “Unashamed” mugs, shirts, hats & hoodies https://ICouldBeWrongButIDoubtIt.com/ — Get your copy of Phil's best-selling book now! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're re-releasing an episode from our archives, when J.D. Vance was a guest on the show in November 2020. In the years since the interview, Vance has gone on to become U.S. senator from Ohio, and this week, named former President Trump's VP nominee. In this episode, Vance and Megyn discuss Trump and the 2020 election, his family and their portrayal in the movie adaptation of "Hillbilly Elegy," addiction in America, the blindspots of the Democratic party, failure of the elites, and much more.

At the Republican National Convention, Donald J. Trump named J.D. Vance as his pick for Vice President. On this week's On the Media, hear how Vance went from liberal darling to MAGA leader, with a little help from a billionaire. Plus, meet the right-wing Christians who see the failed attempt on Trump's life as evidence of his divine anointing by God.[00:00] Host Brooke Gladstone charts the media's role in shaping J.D. Vance's rise. Vance rose to fame as a liberal media darling who frequently lambasted Donald Trump after the publication of his blockbuster memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” to Trump's VP pick and a new leader of the MAGA movement. Ian Ward, a reporter at Politico, and Simon van Zuylen-Wood, a staff writer at New York Magazine, speak to how Vance's vision of America extends far beyond Trumpism. [00:00] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Andrew Prokop, senior politics correspondent at Vox, about Vance's roots in the so-called New Right, a scrappy but growing offshoot of conservatism that aims to seize and destroy societal institutions they believe are controlled by the left. Plus, John Herrman, tech columnist at New York Magazine, explains what Big Tech sees in MAGA.[00:00] Brooke speaks with Matthew D. Taylor, author of the forthcoming book The Violent Take it by Force, about how the attempted assassination of Trump has amplified a subset of evangelicals who believe that prophecy foresaw the event. These right-wing Christians see Trump as an anointed candidate, saved by God. Further reading / listening:The Radicalization of J.D. Vance by Simon van Zuylen-Wood55 Things to Know About JD Vance, Trump's VP Pick by Ian WardJ.D. Vance's radical plan to build a government of Trump loyalists by Andrew ProkopWhy Silicon Valley Elites Are Turning MAGA by John HerrmanHow the Assassination Attempt Has Ignited the Prophecy World by Matthew D. TaylorThe Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy by Matthew D. Taylor  On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Ohio Sen. JD Vance made news this week when GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump selected Sen. Vance as his running mate. But Sen. Vance didn't start out a Trump fan. Once a harsh Trump critic, he slowly transitioned to all-out supporter. Sen. Vance spoke with David in 2017 about his life and bestselling book “Hillbilly Elegy,” what it was that attracted working class voters to President Trump, and his political opinions on the social and economic difficulties facing everyday Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Alan, Quinta, and Scott were joined by Lawfare Executive Editor Natalie Orpett to talk through one of the most eventful weeks in national security news in recent history, including:“Too Close for Comfort.” Former President Trump narrowly avoided an assassination attempt this past weekend that ultimately left one rally-goer dead and two others critically wounded. While Trump and President Biden both made calls for national unity, several of Trump's close allies were quick to blame the Biden administration's rhetoric painting Trump as a threat to democracy. What will this historic event mean for the 2024 election—and for the rise in political violence and related rhetoric that's preceded it?“Cannon Fodder.” After months of glacial judicial proceedings, federal District Court Judge Aileen Cannon finally did what many of her critics had long expected and dismissed the special counsel's criminal case against former President Trump, based in large part on an aggressive reading of the Appointments Clause and narrow reading of the legislation allowing for the special counsel's appointment. How credible is her holding? And what will it mean for the future of the trial?“Hillbilly Pedigree.” Former President Trump opened the Republican Party's national convention this week by announcing his new pick for Vice President: J.D. Vance, the first-term senator from Ohio, author of “Hillbilly Elegy,” and a one-time critic of Trump who has since become one of his most aggressive ideological allies, going even further than Trump on issues ranging from economic populism to opposition to U.S. support for Ukraine. What does his nomination mean for the race, for the Republican Party, and for the future of national security policy? For object lessons, Alan shared how he rediscovered his love of video games. Quinta brought us another update from the Garden State, regarding the conviction of its senior senator. Scott shared a great story from political history, about the origins of the weird relationship between Richard Nixon and NBA star Wilt Chamberlain. And Natalie endorsed her latest TV indulgence: the HBO show Hacks.Promotion: Use code RATIONALSECURITY at the link here to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/rationalsecurity.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former President Donald Trump chose Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate on Monday, just as Republicans kicked off their national convention in Milwaukee. Vance, who rose to fame in 2016 with his memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy,' has undergone a radical political transformation in the years since. Once an outspoken critic of Trump, Vance is now one of the former president's biggest supporters in Congress. Zack Beauchamp, a senior correspondent for Vox and author of the new book “The Reactionary Spirit,” explains why Vance was a logical pick for Trump.And in headlines: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the assassination attempt against former president  Trump at the weekend rally was a security “failure,” Special Counsel Jack Smith says he'll appeal a federal judge's decision to dismiss Trump's classified documents case, and President Biden reiterated his plans to stay in the presidential race during an interview with NBC's Lester Holt. Show Notes:Read Zack Beauchamp's article, "What J.D. Vance really believes" https://tinyurl.com/3me4cftxWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

To celebrate ("celebrate") Donald Trump choosing JD Vance as his running mate we are re-releasing our "Hillbilly Elegy" episode. Enjoy!

In this bonus installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew discusses former president Donald Trump's choice of running mate: Ohio senator J.D. Vance. The “Hillbilly Elegy” author is unique among past running mates for his lack of political experience — and for his beard. What kind of running mate might he be? And will it matter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices