The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 522. The New Conservative Party | Kemi Badenoch
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Feb 17, 2025 
Join Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the UK Conservative Party, as she shares her insights on the fallacies of multiculturalism shaped by her Nigerian upbringing. She discusses the crucial role of family in personal success and challenges political complacency surrounding immigration policy. Badenoch emphasizes the importance of trust in leadership and argues for pragmatic solutions amidst the current political landscape. She also reflects on the evolving dynamics of UK-US relations and the promise of global coexistence.
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Childhood and Move to the UK
- Kemi Badenoch was born in Wimbledon but grew up in Nigeria during its oil boom.
- She moved to the UK at 16 due to political and economic instability, viewing it as a land of opportunity.
Classical Liberalism vs. Postmodernism
- Badenoch emphasizes the importance of classical liberalism, including free speech and free enterprise.
- She contrasts this with "postmodern lefty nonsense", highlighting the UK's unique multi-ethnic but unified culture.
Early Education and Low Expectations
- Badenoch's family prioritized education, even with limited resources in Nigeria.
- She experienced a "soft bigotry of low expectations" in the UK, where teachers discouraged her aspirations due to her race.