The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2722 Darryl Cooper on the Civil War on the Right
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Jan 2, 2026 Darryl Cooper, historian and podcaster known for his in-depth Martyr Made podcast, dives into the evolving civil war on the right. He discusses the impact of media elites on political discourse and critiques organizations like the ADL for their reputational tactics. The conversation also touches on the shift in public opinion regarding Israel, how COVID has increased political engagement across generations, and the resulting factionalism within conservative circles. Cooper brings hope for a future where truth prevails against media monopolies.
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History From The Vanquished's View
- Darryl Cooper reframes WWII by telling the story from ordinary Germans' perspective to understand motives without endorsing ideology.
- He argues examining losers' viewpoints reveals human reasons behind catastrophic choices and informs our self-understanding.
War Transforms Ordinary People
- Mass mobilized modern wars transform ordinary civilians into participants and require whole-society efforts that change behavior.
- Cooper cautions normal people placed in extreme circumstances can become perpetrators they wouldn't be otherwise.
Gatekeepers Lost, Conversation Shifted Forever
- The fractured media environment destroyed the old gatekeepers, making it impossible for establishment figures to fully silence dissenting conservatives.
- Cooper says attempts to regain control only deepen backlash because the internet adapts and speech flows around censorship.
