Podcasts about republican like me how i left

Clay interviews former NPR CEO Ken Stern, author of a provocative 2018 book, Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right. Weary of living in a liberal cosmos that found the other side “deplorable,” Ken traveled America to experience rituals that many associate with the political Right. He hunted a pig in Texas, visited evangelical churches, went to a NASCAR race, and spent time with the philosopher of Trumpism, Steve Bannon. Clay asks why Ken did it, what he learned, and how his views of America changed. 

Last year, our host John Donvan sat down with Ken Stern, the former National Public Radio CEO, to discuss his book "Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right, " which chronicles this lifelong liberal's journey through conservative communities and ideas. Ken sat in on Steve Bannon’s radio show, rallied with the Tea Party, spent Sundays in evangelical churches, and went boar hunting in Texas. The result? A new respect for the conservatives he once demonized and optimism for the state of American partisan politics.  Join our host and moderator in revisiting this conversation a year later.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Don Marsh talked with former NPR CEO Ken Stern about his book "Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right."

On The Gist, Ken Stern explains why the deplorable label doesn’t sit well with him, even if it’s defensible. Stern is the author of Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right. In the Spiel, is life better in the U.S. or Europe? Mike considers it with David Plotz, CEO of Atlas Obscura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Gist, Ken Stern explains why the deplorable label doesn’t sit well with him, even if it’s defensible. Stern is the author of Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right. In the Spiel, is life better in the U.S. or Europe? Mike considers it with David Plotz, CEO of Atlas Obscura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jason interviews Ken Stern about his recent book, Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right. The conversation touches on a lot of themes surrounding the 2016 election, as well as the way forward for liberals and the Democrats. Enjoy! Happy Holidays!

1. CNN fake news story on Trump emails strengthens case against media that they are simply out to get Donald Trump. 2. Willie B talks to Mandy about his car giveaway program and home remake program. 3. More talk about bias in the news. 4. Guest: Ken Stern, former CEO of NPR and author of, "Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right."

Former CEO of NPR and lifelong Democrat Ken Stern discusses his new book, "Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right." John Fraher, Bloomberg's senior executive editor for business, finance and energy, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz how a charter revision will allow President Xi Jinping to rule China and shape policy for decades more. Michael Halen, senior restaurant analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, talks about McDonald's and Chipotle earnings. Finally, Vertical Research's Mike Dudas discusses the gold outlook and previews earnings for metal and mining stocks. 

In 2016, Ken Stern, former CEO of NPR, went around the country and spent time engaging with conservatives of all stripes in order to learn more about media bias, political bubbles and vehement rhetoric in politics. The conversations changed him on a fundamental level. “I didn't stay a Republican, but I didn't stay a Democrat either,” he told Rick Ungar. Stern documented his encounters and the lessons he learned in his new book: “Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right”. Rick and Michael Steele also examined the political implications of Senator Jeff Flake’s (R-Ariz.) decision not to run for re-election in 2018.