Louder with Crowder Yes, It's Time For Tribalism
Jan 13, 2026
The discussion kicks off with a critique of Mattel's autistic Barbie, raising eyebrows about exploitative marketing. Steven Crowder asserts that tribalism is necessary to counter cultural divides and maintain power. He also takes a jab at Jon Stewart for treating his audience like children. Amid comedic banter, the conversation skews towards self-defense against protesters, and a comparison of US protests to Iran's revolution unfolds. Finally, the hosts mock failed toy ideas while spotlighting media malpractice in the portrayal of current events.
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Tribalism As A Political Necessity
- Steven Crowder argues tribalism is necessary because political conflict most often breaks down into two opposing worldviews: left and right.
- He says conservatives must form a unified tribe to oppose the left, who he claims overwhelmingly support policies that erode core American institutions.
Major Policy Splits Define The Tribes
- Crowder lists many policy divides where he claims the left and right show consistent, overwhelming splits on issues like abortion, immigration, censorship, and gender.
- He uses polling ranges (60–90%) to argue leftists are predictably the source of policies he sees as corrosive.
Join And Fix Your Tribe, Don’t Abandon It
- Join and operate within a political tribe rather than splitting into smaller factions if you want to prevent the left from gaining power.
- Hold fellow conservatives accountable internally, but never ally with the political left, Crowder urges.