Ep. 1358 - How To Defeat The Authoritarian Left

In this book, Ben Shapiro argues that a growing number of Americans are seeking to dismantle the foundations of the United States by canceling its shared history, ideals, and culture. He identifies 'disintegrationists' as those who view American history through the lens of oppression and see its philosophy as flawed. Shapiro warns that if these foundational truths are not upheld, America's future as a cohesive nation is threatened.

The novel is set in a near-future New England in the Republic of Gilead, a patriarchal, totalitarian state that has overthrown the United States government. Offred, the narrator, is one of the 'Handmaids', women who are forcibly assigned to produce children for the ruling class, known as 'Commanders'. The story explores themes of powerless women, loss of female agency and individuality, and the suppression of women's reproductive rights. Offred's life is marked by her restrictive routine, her memories of her past life, and her interactions with the Commander, his wife Serena Joy, and other Handmaids, including her friend Ofglen who is part of an underground resistance movement. The novel is a scathing satire, an ominous warning, and a tour de force of narrative suspense.

In 'The Authoritarian Moment', Ben Shapiro argues that the true threat to American freedom comes not from the right but from the left, which has gained significant control over institutions like universities, corporations, and media. He explores how this shift has led to increased intolerance and rigidity in American ideology, and proposes solutions to counteract these trends.