Ep. 1012 - The Great Reopening Begins

In this controversial and groundbreaking new analysis, Michael Lind debunks the idea that populist insurgencies are primarily the result of bigotry. He traces how the breakdown of mid-century class compromises between business and labor led to the conflict and reveals the real battle lines. The book highlights the clash between the managerial overclass, which dominates government, economy, and culture, and the working class of the low-density heartlands. Lind argues that Western democracies must incorporate working-class majorities into decision-making to avert a never-ending cycle of clashes between oligarchs and populists and save democracy.

In 'Coming Apart,' Daphne Rose Kingma provides a refreshing perspective on relationships by arguing that relationships are not always meant to be forever. She suggests that relationships serve as vehicles for personal growth and development, and their endings are often a natural part of this process. Kingma explains that people choose relationships based on their developmental needs, which are rooted in childhood experiences. The book offers practical advice and a process for working through the ending of a relationship, including a personal workbook to help readers heal and move forward. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the lessons learned from each relationship and finding joy and appreciation in the experiences shared with partners.