The Focus Group Podcast S5 Ep18: Liberal Order Elegy? (with Ian Ward)
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May 17, 2025 Ian Ward, a reporter at Politico, dives into the shifting landscape of the Republican Party with a focus on J.D. Vance's rising influence. They discuss Vance's controversial stances, including his advice to bypass court orders and the authoritarian implications of his views. Ward explores how Vance embodies a new wave of conservative thought shaped by thinkers like Curtis Yarvin. The conversation highlights Vance's ability to resonate with voters and the intricate interplay of cultural relevance in shaping political identities today.
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New Right Shapes Trump's Second Term
- The New Right has significantly influenced Trump's second term through tariffs, immigration policy, and cultural control.
- They aim to re-industrialize the country and restrict immigration to protect the white working class.
Post-Liberal Authoritarian Admiration
- The New Right admires post-liberal authoritarian leaders as models for governance beyond liberalism.
- Foreign policy under Vance focuses on U.S. interests instead of alliance loyalty or ideological attachments.
War as Spiritual Revival
- The New Right romanticizes war as spiritually fortifying, tied to a masculine revival.
- They consider territorial acquisitions like Greenland as opportunities to restore American vitality and economic interests.
