Law and Chaos

Ep 40 — Conservative Judges, Drunk On Power, Take The Wheel (feat. Amanda Marcotte)

Jun 21, 2024

Amanda Marcotte discusses conservative judges attacking Title IX in women's sports, and the rise of 'tradwives' tied to white supremacy. They explore Trump's abortion stance and the intersection of gender roles and societal expectations, delving into the dangerous link between 'tradwives' and right-wing ideologies.

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Amanda Marcotte

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Quick takeaways

White nationalists target vulnerable young men to promote racism as a solution to their struggles.

Tradwives content merges with white supremacist ideologies, using traditional femininity to advocate for far-right beliefs.

Social media platforms like TikTok facilitate right-wing radicalization by promoting extremist ideologies to young men.

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White Nationalists' Target Audience for Recruitment

White nationalists target young men aged 14 to 25 who are feeling lost and alienated, promoting racism as a solution. This tactic aims to radicalize vulnerable individuals into believing that racism is the key to addressing their struggles.

Intro

2min

Exploring Social Implications and Controversial Remarks

3min

Implications of the Bostock Decision in the Biden Era

24min

Exploring Emotions and Anxieties Around Education, Gender, and Youth

2min

Influence of Conservative Judges on the Republican Party

8min

Exploring Trump's stance on abortion, Christian right influence, and traditional gender roles

6min

Exploring the 'Tradwife' Trend and its Societal Implications

25min

Exploration of Right Wing History, Women's Sports, and Trans Rights

3min

Today, Liz and Andrew talk to Salon’s Amanda Marcotte about the right wing’s assault on Title IX through the prism of the political wedge issue of women’s sports. Then, Amanda breaks down the phenomenon of conservative “tradwives” as both cosplay and a gateway drug to white supremacy.

Links:

“Texas professors sue to fail students who seek abortions,” by Amanda Marcotte

https://www.salon.com/2024/06/03/texas-professors-to-fail-students-seek-abortions/

“After Supreme Court's abortion pill decision, Donald Trump is even more likely to ban abortion,” by Amanda Marcotte

https://www.salon.com/2024/06/14/after-abortion-pill-decision-donald-is-even-more-likely-to-ban-abortion/

“A tradwife drops a racist slur: Why the right's trolling economy made Lilly Gaddis' rise inevitable,” by Amanda Marcotte

https://www.salon.com/2024/06/17/a-tradwife-drops-a-slur-why-the-rights-trolling-economy-made-lilly-gaddis-rise-inevitable/

Bostock v. Clayton County

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/17-1618_hfci.pdf

Title IX fact sheet

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/t9-final-rule-factsheet.pdf

34 CFR Part 106 (Final Rule - Title IX)