Wokeism is predicated on an atheistic philosophy and prioritizes lateral power, meaning power between groups and society. The play that is going to happen and I believe is already happening is the consolidation of ideology into administration. And for conservatives, it's important to understand you don't win the culture war by winning the narrative and the media.
In this conversation, journalist and author Chris Rufo discusses his new book, "America's Cultural Revolution," which critiques the progressive or left-wing influence on American culture over the last 50 years. He highlights the origins of these ideas and their journey to gaining power within prestigious institutions, leading up to the George Floyd protests. He emphasizes the need for a conservative counter-revolution and the importance of engaging in both reconquering existing institutions and building new competing ones. The conversation also touches on the challenges of dealing with ideologies that have been defeated in the past but keep resurfacing. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.