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Mentioned in 32 episodes

Rules for Radicals

A Pragmatic Primer for Realistic Radicals

Book • 2024

Published in 1971, 'Rules for Radicals' is a seminal work by Saul Alinsky that provides a set of principles and tactics for community organizers and activists.

The book outlines 13 rules for radicals to use in their efforts to bring about social change, emphasizing the importance of understanding power dynamics, using ridicule, and maintaining constant pressure on the opposition.

Alinsky's work has been influential across various political spectra and continues to be a significant resource for those involved in social and political activism.

Mentioned by

Patrick McKenzie

Courtenay Turner

Mentioned in 32 episodes

Mentioned by

Robert Greene

in the context of strategizing and political action.

The Manipulation Expert: "You're Being Manipulated!", "Use Jealousy To Manipulate People!" & "How To Know If Someone Hates You!"

Mentioned by

Curtis Sliwa

when discussing his father's influence and how he learned to question authority.

Shutdown Ending, Trump's Pardons, and Guest Curtis Sliwa

Mentioned by Rudyard Lynch as something you can read for free online or bring at the library.

The Death of Culture: Marxism, Economics, and the Looming Crisis in America - WhatIfAltHist X Tom Bileyu on Impact Theory

Mentioned by

Andy Frisella

in the context of understanding current events.

936. Charlie Kirk's Assassination

Rod Dreher

mentions the translation of this book into the Macedonian language.

Tyranny and the Post-Christian West (Rod Dreher) | Ep. 532

Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

as one of the communist authors whose strategic writings shaped the 20th-century narrative.

Explaining the 1950s

Mentioned by

Patrick McKenzie

as a useful book to understand how power works in bureaucratic institutions.

Seeing like an outsider, with Yatharth

Mentioned by the narrator in relation to accepting the world as it is before attempting to improve it.

The Daily Stoic - Book Summary

Mentioned by

Jonah Goldberg

in relation to Christopher Rufo's strategy and the adoption of illiberal means.

Conditional Logic for Dummies

Mentioned by Renee DiResta in relation to strategies for social and political action.

Attention Wars: How Lies Spread Online Have Real-World Consequences | Renée DiResta

Mentioned by

Elaad Eliyahu

when referring to a political strategy book by a far-leftist.

Trump Orders Review of Smithsonian For Being Woke & Out of Control w/ Kevin Sorbo

Mentioned by

Nick Freitas

as an important figure on the left, whose book is dedicated to Lucifer.

Coexistence With Leftism Is No Longer Possible

Mentioned by

Dave Karpf

when discussing the power of ridicule as an activist's weapon.

TECH-BRO DYSTOPIA with Dave Karpf

Mentioned by

Courtenay Turner

as the author of a book dedicated to Lucifer, used by the political right.

Dark Enlightenment Conspiracies: AI Government, Technocracy & the Hegelian Dialectic with Courtenay Turner!!

Mentioned by

Scott Horton

when discussing the strategy of asymmetrical political action and conflict creation.

Israeli Staffers ASSASSINATED, Suspect Yelled FREE PALESTINE, PRAISED Luigi Mangione w/ Scott Horton

Mentioned by

Brian Chow

in comparison with Steve Bannon's approach to institutional critique.

Benjamin Teitelbaum: The Civil War For Trump's Legacy

Recommended by

Andy Frisella

as a book to read to understand what is happening.

942. Andy & DJ CTI: Erika Kirk Forgives Charlie's Assassin, Trump At United Nations & Dominican Republic Seizes Cocaine

Mentioned when discussing the impetus behind current political strategies.

10/31/25 - Polls Don't Lie: Republicans on the Rise Amid Shutdown

Mentioned by

Jack Posobiec

, referring to the traps set by the left as described in the book.

Elon Musk Says Woke NGO Responsible For Charlie Kirk Assassination w/ Andrew Kolvet & Jack Posobiec

Mentioned by James O’Keefe when mentioning Saul Alinsky’s book to explain political motivations.

James O'Keefe Exposes the TRUTH about Epstein | Sage Steele Show | EP 76

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