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What's the matter with Kansas?
Book • 2004
In this book, Thomas Frank explores the transformation of Kansas from a state with a radical past to a stronghold of conservative politics.
He argues that the culture wars have allowed the Republican Party to capture the populist language of social class, presenting themselves as the embodiment of working-class anti-elitism.
Frank analyzes how conservatism, once associated with class privilege, became the creed of many ordinary Americans, particularly in Kansas, where workers and farmers support policies that often harm their own economic interests.
The book critiques the role of the Democratic Party in neglecting its traditional support base, such as organized labor, and how this neglect has contributed to the rise of conservative politics.
He argues that the culture wars have allowed the Republican Party to capture the populist language of social class, presenting themselves as the embodiment of working-class anti-elitism.
Frank analyzes how conservatism, once associated with class privilege, became the creed of many ordinary Americans, particularly in Kansas, where workers and farmers support policies that often harm their own economic interests.
The book critiques the role of the Democratic Party in neglecting its traditional support base, such as organized labor, and how this neglect has contributed to the rise of conservative politics.
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Richard Reeves in the context of a book discussing how working-class Americans vote against their economic interests.
Richard Reeves in the context of a book discussing how working-class Americans vote against their economic interests.
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Peter Shamshery and 
Michael Hobbs as a jumping-off point for discussing American politics and the Republican base.
Peter Shamshery and Michael Hobbs as a jumping-off point for discussing American politics and the Republican base.
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What's The Matter With Kansas?
Mentioned by Richard Reeves when discussing whether a similar phenomenon to the book's argument is happening with gender issues.
Richard Reeves when discussing whether a similar phenomenon to the book's argument is happening with gender issues.
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America's Young Men Are Falling Behind—and Shifting Right
Recommended by David Green as relevant today as when it was written, given the appeal of a more populist, conservative political strain.
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Mentioned by Joshua Citarella when discussing the shift in the Democratic Party and the decline of labor's influence.
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EP028 - Joshua Citarella
Mentioned by 
Yascha Mounk as the famous book about why people vote against their economic interests.
Yascha Mounk as the famous book about why people vote against their economic interests.
David Leonhardt on Why the Left isn’t Reaching the Working Class
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R. Albert Mohler, Jr. in the context of a discussion about the influence of religious beliefs on economic policy choices.
R. Albert Mohler, Jr. in the context of a discussion about the influence of religious beliefs on economic policy choices.
The Theological Roots of Capitalism: A Conversation with Economist Benjamin M. Friedman
Mentioned by Bryan Curtis as the granddaddy of 'What the Hell Just Happened' books, published after the 2004 election.
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Mentioned by Charles Derber in the context of pushing back on his idea, suggesting that voting for one's culture is not completely irrational.
Why America is Destroying Itself: Charles Derber on Sociocide and America's Social Suicide
Mentioned by John Podhoretz in relation to the theory that voters in the Republican base vote against their economic interests due to social issues.
Steve Speaks!
Genoemd door Ewald Engelen als een auteur die een dwars perspectief biedt op de fouten van de Democratische Partij.
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Mentioned by Philippa Thomas when discussing the book's argument about conservatives winning elections by elevating cultural issues.
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