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100 Years of 100 Things: The American Right

The Brian Lehrer Show

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Historical Parallels and Evolution of the Republican Party

The chapter explores the historical parallels between the Republican Party's conservatism in the 1920s and today, focusing on themes such as opposition to taxation, immigration policies, and political violence. It highlights the evolution of conservative beliefs and explores how the party's stance on issues like immigration and diversity has shifted over a century. The conversation also delves into labor policies and the perception of the conservative movement as a culture war, noting the changing demographics within the Republican Party.

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