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Are We Living in ‘Late Soviet America’? Niall Ferguson and Jonah Goldberg Debate.

Honestly with Bari Weiss

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Echoes of Empires: America in Crisis

This chapter explores the disconcerting parallels between contemporary American socioeconomics and conditions seen in the late Soviet Union. A heated debate unfolds over issues like elite disconnect, the impact of identity politics in academia, and the erosion of American values. The conversation critically assesses the societal implications of diversity initiatives and critiques the failures of political leadership amid growing public disillusionment.

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