Political Philosophy Podcast Building Opposition Media with Adam Gurri
Nov 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Adam Gurri, Editor-in-Chief of Liberal Currents and political commentator, dives into the failures of centrist media in combating fascism. He critiques the imbalance between right-wing and center-left outlets, discussing how complacency undermines democracy. Gurri emphasizes the need for more robust opposition media, practical resistance strategies, and the importance of funding to build effective institutions. The conversation concludes with strategies for coordinating elites and mobilizing mass support to challenge authoritarianism.
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Viral Article Triggered Growth
- Adam Gurri's article 'A Disease of Affluence' went viral and dramatically grew Liberal Currents' audience.
- That surge helped shift the publication from hobby to institution-building ambitions.
Evolution Into Opposition Press
- Liberal Currents evolved from exploring liberal theory to explicit opposition press focused on anti-fascism.
- The outlet now combines history, social science, and practical strategy to fight authoritarianism.
Centrist Media's Dangerous Drift
- Mainline liberal media drifts toward false neutrality and fails to oppose an organized authoritarian right.
- That drift leaves liberalism unprepared to counter a personalist dictator and coordinated authoritarian tactics.
