

The Hillbilly Has A Moment (feat. J.D. Vance)
Sep 20, 2021
Join J.D. Vance, author of "Hillbilly Elegy" and U.S. Senate candidate, as he discusses his military experiences in Iraq and the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He critiques the disconnect elites have with working-class America and the failures of the university system. Vance reflects on his journey from a modest background to elite institutions, highlighting the challenges of identity and the pressures of conformity. He also explores the significance of home, family, and the evolving expectations surrounding masculinity and marriage in today's society.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Opportunity and Identity in America
02:01 • 5min
Reflections on War and Integration
06:49 • 28min
Reflections on Class and Elite Institutions
34:58 • 9min
The Homogenization of American Culture
43:49 • 3min
Navigating Home and Masculinity
46:46 • 28min
Reflections on Modern Marriage Expectations
01:14:21 • 2min