The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Tucker Carlson’s Wrong Turn
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Sep 7, 2024 Jonah hilariously admits to Steve's wisdom about Door County, while diving deep into Tucker Carlson's controversial claims. The discussion touches on the dangers of historical revisionism and the peril of misinformation in modern narratives. Intellectual and moral corruption take center stage as they critique the accountability of powerful figures in media. The podcast also explores how video games influence ethical perspectives, questioning if players see life as a series of cheat codes. Expect sharp insights and a bit of friendly banter!
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Questionable Historian
- Jonah Goldberg contrasts Tucker Carlson's praise of a subpar historian with his own experience writing history books.
- Goldberg emphasizes his use of mainstream sources and minimal criticism received, unlike Carlson's guest.
Propaganda and Historical Parallels
- Many initially believed Hitler's peace propaganda, including some intelligent people with understandable motivations.
- It quickly became evident that Hitler was biding his time, similar to how some defend enemies today.
Resuscitating Nazi Propaganda
- Believing propaganda in real-time is understandable, but resuscitating disproven propaganda like Nazi rhetoric is egregious.
- Goldberg expresses disbelief that anyone could still credit such propaganda after the war and the Holocaust.