

Peter Wehner: A Polite Zealot
Nov 15, 2023
Peter Wehner, political commentator and author, joins Charlie Sykes for a deep dive on Mike Johnson and his belief in consulting the Bible for truth. They explore the toxic nature of politics, the shift towards postmodernism in conservatism, and Republicans' embrace of nihilism. They discuss the fears and concerns of the right, the deep investment in narratives, and threats to the republic. An insightful conversation on the state of American politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
"Answers in Genesis" and the Belief in a 6,000-Year-Old Earth
04:08 • 13min
The Toxic Nature of Politics and the Shift Towards Postmodernism
17:36 • 4min
The Embrace of Nihilism and Trump's Indecency
21:52 • 7min
Understanding the Fears and Concerns of the Right
28:50 • 4min
The Deep Investment in Narratives and Threats to the Republic
32:51 • 10min
Describing the Political Climate and Introducing Peter Wienner
43:17 • 2min