The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1274: The Post-Kirk Era w/ Kevin DeAnna (Greg Hood)
Oct 2, 2025
Kevin DeAnna, a writer and the host of the 'Identity Politics' series, dives into the shifting political landscape post-Charlie Kirk’s martyrdom. He discusses the breakdown of political debate into tribal conflict, the increasingly hostile campus culture, and the clash between performance and real power. DeAnna warns of the growing influence of identity politics and racial resentment, while suggesting that local organizing is crucial for future success. He also predicts a slow societal decline, emphasizing how race will become central to coming conflicts.
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Talk Is Over: Tribe Politics Dominate
- Kevin DeAnna argues the Charlie Kirk assassination marks a shift to an era of existential political struggle.
- He says right and left now function as incompatible tribes with no common ground left.
Build Local Networks Now
- Pete Quiñones and Kevin DeAnna advise organizing locally with trusted people and planning for instability.
- They recommend building real-world networks instead of seeking online 'wins'.
Power Is Transfer Of Resources
- Kevin DeAnna distinguishes rhetoric from actual power and stresses the left actively pursues transferable resources and safety.
- He argues conservatives must prioritize organization that secures practical power, not just debate.
