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Behind the News: The “Anti-Woke” Culture War w/ Jodi Dean

Aug 11, 2025
Join Jodi Dean, a political science professor and author, alongside Emily Jashinsky, a DC correspondent, as they dive into the contentious 'anti-woke' culture war. Dean argues that ignoring cultural recognition undermines solidarity, while Jashinsky scrutinizes Marjorie Taylor Greene’s provocative rhetoric. The duo also navigates the evolving dynamics of political divides, critiquing performative politics and the influence of social media on public sentiment. Their discussion sheds light on how cultural narratives reshape economic discussions, urging a more inclusive leftist perspective.
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A Stark Generational Divide On Israel

  • Emily Jashinsky highlights a stark generational shift against unconditional Israel support.
  • She warns millennials and Gen Z form a very different political cohort on foreign policy.
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Evangelical Attachment Fuels GOP Support

  • Emily notes evangelical dispensationalism created deep cultural attachment to Israel among older Republicans.
  • That religious bond helps explain persistent GOP elite support for Israeli policies.
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War Fatigue Shapes Younger Views

  • Emily ties younger voters' skepticism to long post‑9/11 wars and civilian casualties.
  • She says repeated war failures make millennials and Gen Z far less deferential to hawkish policies.
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