
 Moment of Truth
 Moment of Truth 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 








