The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg When Jonah Met Ezra
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Jan 27, 2024 Jonah recounts his debate with Ezra Klein and reflects on conservative intellectual history. They discuss the dysfunction of Congress and the UN's treatment of Israel. They also explore the sources of happiness and the dangers of political reliance. The speakers reflect on trade-offs in life and the impact of technology on tradition. They discuss adversarial science, concerns about quoting Carl Schmidt, and the need for conservatives to reject old traditions and create a new future.
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Goldberg-Klein Debate
- Jonah Goldberg debated Ezra Klein in Ohio, hosted by the New Albany Community Foundation.
- They discussed policy and found common ground on issues like Congress's dysfunction.
Structural Anti-Semitism
- The UN's disproportionate focus on Israel suggests structural anti-Semitism.
- This can be argued using the left's logic on structural racism.
Hope for the Future
- Ezra Klein suggested technological advancements are the primary source of hope for the future.
- Goldberg argued that personal agency and meaningful relationships offer more enduring hope.