Honestly with Bari Weiss Leaving the Mainstream to Build Media Without Fear
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Mar 25, 2022 
Peter Robinson, a former speechwriter for President Reagan and host of the Hoover Institution's Uncommon Knowledge podcast, dives into pressing cultural issues. He discusses how social movements have reshaped identities and the growing divide in American society. Together, they address conformity within media narratives, the complexities surrounding anti-Semitism, and the challenges of modern communication fueled by technology. They also explore innovative approaches to journalism and education, advocating for fresh, diverse perspectives in a polarized landscape.
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The Great Unraveling
- Bari Weiss believes a "great unraveling" is occurring in America, marked by a collapse of post-war consensus.
- Elites controlling sense-making institutions have turned against traditional American values.
COVID's Revealing Impact
- COVID exposed existing societal divides, like the gap between the Zoom class and essential workers.
- Lockdowns and mask mandates highlighted disparities, with elites often exempt from restrictions.
Wokeness vs. Reality
- The "wokeness" ideology clashes with reality, as seen in fields like medicine and engineering.
- Institutions have become platforms for individual branding, hindering their ability to shape young minds.
