Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov MAGA’s Cultural Moment (feat. Wesley Morris)
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Jun 6, 2025 
Wesley Morris, a Pulitzer Prize-winning critic at The New York Times known for his insights on culture, joins Jessica for a thought-provoking conversation. They dive into the rise of right-wing aesthetics and the left's sense of drift. The duo tackles the peculiar trend of adult men sporting wedding bands and explores the contentious landscape of trans rights. Morris also reflects on emotional aftermaths from the 2016 election while sharing witty observations on urban etiquette and the cultural fervor surrounding New York sports.
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Raw Emotional Reaction to 2016 Election
- Wesley Morris described emotional reaction post-2016 election, crying on his podcast for the dark forces entering high office.
- It reflected deep, personal pain over the historic political moment and its impact on marginalized communities.
Politics Meets Popular Culture
- Politics has blended with popular culture, transforming political symbols into fashion and lifestyle statements.
- Fatigue and Trump's entertainment-style politics have diminished serious political engagement, requiring new forms of cultural connection.
Masculine Energy in Right-Wing Culture
- There's a resurgence of masculine energy shaping right-wing aesthetics, linking fitness, aggressive postures, and military influences.
- This masculinist energy pervades politics, cultural trends, and symbols like hunting caps and carbon wedding rings.