The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1295: The Death of the 'Conservative Industrial Complex' w/ Christopher Sandbatch
Nov 20, 2025
Christopher Sandbatch, a notable commentator on conservative media and the decline of institutions, dives deep into the ongoing crisis within organized conservatism. They analyze the impacts of recent events like Tucker Carlson's controversial interviews and challenges faced by prominent think tanks like Heritage. Sandbatch discusses the shift in young people's attitudes toward Israel and how conservative media is now decoupled from actual political influence. They also explore the implications of emerging figures like Nick Fuentes and the future of traditional conservative structures.
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Conservative Establishment Is Fragile
- The Heritage/Conservative upheaval revealed a brittle establishment coalition long propped by institutions.
- October 7 and Tucker Carlson's Fuentes interview exposed how quickly organized conservative influence can fracture.
Israel Support Has Eroded Across Generations
- Israel's recent actions and U.S. policy have burned bipartisan political capital and alienated younger voters.
- This shift creates a major disconnect between establishment messaging and public sentiment.
Media Faces A Boomer Money And Talent Cliff
- Conservative media relies on an aging subscriber base and concentrated donors, many pro-Israel.
- Losing younger audiences plus Charlie Kirk's death left a fundraising and talent vacuum for right-leaning outlets.
