The Commentary Magazine Podcast Charlie Kirk and the Turning Point
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Sep 11, 2025 Noah Rothman, a political violence expert and former contributor at Commentary, joins the conversation. He discusses the recent assassination on a Utah campus, exploring how political violence is becoming a norm. The talk dives into biases surrounding right- and left-wing violence, the impact of social media, and the normalization of hostility, particularly in educational settings. Rothman also unpacks revolutionary motives behind modern violence and highlights the cultural implications of anti-hero narratives, revealing deeper societal concerns.
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Risk Of A Spiraling Political Violence
- Noah Rothman warns the U.S. faces a spiraling cascade of political violence if left-wing radicalization continues unchecked.
- He argues societal luck has run out and calls for the left to examine its role in enabling violence.
Campus Attacks Threaten Free Debate
- Matt Continetti says the campus assassination was an attack on free society and open debate.
- He argues universities have become petri dishes for nihilism and radicalism that enable such violence.
Social Media Accelerates Horror And Conspiracy
- John Podhoretz highlights the instant spread of graphic footage on social media and how that normalizes voyeurism of violence.
- He warns such circulation fuels conspiratorial and dehumanizing reactions online.
