The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Conservative socialism?
Aug 28, 2023
Sohrab Ahmari, author of "Tyranny, Inc." and co-founder of Compact Magazine, brings his conservative yet democratic socialist perspective to the table. He discusses the Republican Party’s trajectory post-Trump and the potential for new political coalitions. Ahmari critiques how cultural manipulation distracts from economic tyranny, emphasizing the urgent need to address worker rights and economic disparities. The conversation delves into the tensions between neoliberalism, freedom, and the potential for a more equitable political landscape.
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- Donald Trump disrupted the traditional ideological landscape in American politics and shattered the stagnant consensus within the Republican Party.
- The author argues for restoring countervailing power to address the material roots of social and economic issues and challenge the dominance of neoliberalism.
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The Shattering of the Stale Consensus in American Politics
Donald Trump disrupted the traditional ideological landscape in American politics by challenging the stagnant consensus in Washington. This shattered the incoherent mix of laissez-faire economics and religious traditionalism within the Republican Party. As American politics evolves, the author wonders if there is potential for a new coalition that addresses deep-rooted issues. The guest on the podcast, Saurabh Amari, presents a conservative viewpoint in his book, Tyranny Inc., while embracing New Deal democratic socialism and showing concern for the working class.
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