The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Punching Hippies
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Jun 11, 2025 
Michael Moynihan, co-host of the Fifth Column podcast and political commentator, joins Jonah Goldberg to dive deep into the Los Angeles riots and their repercussions for political parties. They reflect on the chaos of modern protests and the disconnect between radical sentiments and community realities. The conversation touches on the media's role in shaping perceptions of political violence and critiques the idolization of youth figures like Greta Thunberg, pondering the implications of such adoration for societal discourse.
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Left-Wing Violence Hurts Politically
- Violence and riots do not generally benefit left-wing causes politically.
- Such actions usually backfire and strengthen conservative law-and-order responses.
Riots Shift Electorate Rightward
- Urban violence historically benefits conservative law-and-order candidates.
- The 2020 BLM riots shifted many minority voters toward the right politically.
Military in Cities Risks Exploitation
- Sending military into major cities sets a dangerous political and legal precedent.
- Trump exploits unrest to gain political capital while escalating tensions.
