

Pill Pod 86 - Know Your Enemy ft. Matthew Sitman
Jul 12, 2022
Former young conservative, Matthew Sitman, joins the podcast to discuss the intellectual right's fascination with Straussian philosophy and its connection to American right's current political projects. They explore Leo Strauss' influence on American conservatism, the seductiveness of Straussianism, and the challenges faced by intellectuals in getting funding for their work. They also delve into the extent to which the right wing will push their agenda, the frustrations with purity politics on the left, and the erosion of public goods and the common good.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Connection Between Leo Strauss, Relativism, and the Defense of Western Tradition
02:49 • 4min
The Speaker's Political Shift
06:23 • 25min
Intellectual conservatives and their attitudes towards liberalism
31:42 • 10min
The Seductiveness of Straussianism
41:59 • 24min
The Influence of Conservative Intellectuals
01:06:05 • 17min
Relationships, grants, and proposals
01:22:55 • 2min
The Challenges Faced by Intellectuals in Getting Funding
01:24:40 • 22min
Exploring the Extremes of the Right Wing
01:46:21 • 2min
The Frustration with Purity Politics and Urgency of the Situation
01:48:13 • 5min
The Erosion of Public Goods and Common Good
01:52:57 • 7min