Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry The Rise of the Woke Right - Thomas Chatterton Williams | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 139
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May 14, 2025 
In this discussion, Thomas Chatterton Williams, a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the upcoming book 'Summer of Our Discontent,' dives into the rise of the 'woke right.' He critiques the rejection of liberal principles across the political spectrum and explores the clash between woke movements and mainstream conservatism. Williams unpacks the complexities of race, class, and political affiliations, while addressing the global impact of wokeness and hip-hop culture. His insights challenge us to rethink our political narratives.
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Defining the Woke Right
- The "woke right" mirrors the woke left's grievance politics but swaps victim and oppressor roles.
- It's not traditional conservatism but shares the left's style of politics suspending liberal norms.
Woke Revisionism and Dismantling
- Both woke left and right engage in revisionist history to justify their politics.
- They aim to dismantle existing institutions, though for different reasons, threatening liberal norms.
Preserving Liberal Norms
- Avoid mirroring woke left tactics that trash liberal norms and precedents.
- Protect liberalism by valuing persuasion, compromise, and maintaining fair political processes.
