The Political Orphanage

Yascha Mounk on the Identity Trap

Oct 4, 2023
Guest
Yascha Mounk
Yascha Mounk, author of 'The Identity Trap', joins the podcast to discuss the clash of identity in politics and the influence of identitarianism. They explore the origins of critical race theory, examine the implications of vaccination prioritization, and delve into the dynamics of the 'woke' discourse.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Clash of Identity in Politics
01:38 • 6min
3
Introducing Yasha Monk: A World-Class Thinker on Ideas and Power
07:13 • 2min
4
Identity and Identitarianism
09:12 • 30min
5
Origins and Influence of Critical Race Theory
38:58 • 11min
6
Examining the Implications of Vaccination Prioritization and the Influence of Ideas
50:13 • 3min
7
Understanding the Dynamics of the 'Woke' Discourse
53:35 • 2min