Defunding the Total State | Guest: Nate Hochman | 2/7/25

Feb 10, 2025

Nate Hochman, the Executive Director at America 2100, dives deep into the challenges of defunding government entities that perpetuate progressive agendas. He reveals how government funding is a powerful tool for shaping media narratives and discusses the corruption unveiled at USAID. Hochman emphasizes the need for right-leaning initiatives to counterbalance the financial advantages of the left. The conversation also touches on the evolving dynamics within the conservative movement and the impact of recent government layoffs on media funding.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Government Influence on Media and Narratives

04:30 • 19min

Shifting Alliances in the Right

23:30 • 23min

Challenging Institutional Norms and Bureaucratic Inefficiency

46:30 • 3min

Government Layoffs and Media Funding

49:53 • 7min

Navigating Political Rhetoric in Turbulent Times

56:47 • 9min

The Impermanence of Political Victory

01:06:06 • 2min