The Power of Persuasion and the Role of Intellectuals in Politics

Jonah’s in a distracted state of mind on today’s Ruminant, but that can’t stop him from rambling at a wholly unnecessary length. Springing haphazardly between subjects, he offers thoughts on the distinction between populism and conservatism, the brain-killing stupidity of our election, and the role ideologues should play in society. He also reflects on his discussion with Tom Nichols about the state of the right from earlier in the week, and clarifies a few key points. In these troubled times, you can’t keep a good pundit down.

Show Notes:

- Mike Pence attacks populism

- The Dispatch Podcast on our stupid election

- The Remnant with Tom Nichols

- The Remnant with Jean Twenge

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