

Expectations vs Reality in Congress | Jonah Goldberg
Dec 5, 2023
Jonah Goldberg discusses the problems in the GOP and Congress, including the populist stranglehold, broken incentive structures, expectations vs reality in Congress, and the media industrial complex. They also explore Chinese and Russian influence, the dysfunction of Congress, and the challenge of low voter turnout in primaries. The chapter concludes with discussions on border security, compromises in politics, and the dangers of isolationism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Perplexing Reaction of the Left to Attacks by Hamas
01:36 • 13min
Chinese and Russian Influence and the Psychological Impact of Defending Terrible Actions
14:40 • 2min
Conviction, Psychopathy, and the Influence of Social Media
16:14 • 27min
The Dysfunction and Reality of Congress
43:21 • 11min
Exploring the Split in Humanity
54:24 • 7min
The Challenge of Low Voter Turnout in Primaries
01:01:06 • 22min
Border Security, Compromises, and Realistic Choices
01:23:28 • 12min
The Transition of Conspiracy Theories and the Dangers of Isolationism
01:35:19 • 10min