The Andrew Klavan Show Trump's Nationalism Signals a Return to Strength | R.R. Reno
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Apr 23, 2025 
R.R. Reno, editor of First Things magazine and author of 'Return of the Strong Gods', dives into the tension between MAGA principles and liberal values. He explores the evolution of political ideologies and how crises redefined community bonds. The discussion includes populism's rise as a reaction to elitism and the search for identity and stability in an increasingly fragmented world. Reno sheds light on the philosophical battles within Western civilization and the implications for modern liberalism, urging a reconsideration of values in today's chaotic landscape.
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Post-WWII Open Society Consensus
- The 20th century had two basic movements defined by the catastrophe from 1914 to 1945.
- Post-World War II, Western society embraced an 'open society consensus' focused on cooling ideological passions to prevent future atrocities.
Love Seen as Threat to Society
- Loving country or God is framed as a threat in the open society consensus, often equated with extremism.
- This consensus suppresses strong personal attachments fearing they threaten societal order.
Popper’s Open Society Influence
- The open society consensus, rooted in Karl Popper's ideas, prioritizes openness often at the expense of tradition.
- This intellectual lineage helps explain current cultural and political trends emphasizing constant openness and critique.
