The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Conservative socialism?

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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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ANECDOTE

Ahmari's Intellectual Evolution

  • Sohrab Ahmari's intellectual journey spans from atheism and Marxism to Catholicism and the American right.
  • He was born in Iran, became an atheist, then a Marxist, and later converted to Catholicism in his 30s.
INSIGHT

Unexpected Agreement

  • Sean Illing, a self-described democratic socialist, found himself agreeing with much of Ahmari's book, "Tyranny, Inc."
  • He was surprised by this, finding it an unusual experience.
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Faux Populism on the Right

  • Illing observes a genuine concern for the working class in Ahmari's book, which he finds lacking in most conservatives.
  • He questions why there's so much superficial populism on the right.
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