Ben Lorber

Andy Kroll from ProPublica discusses Russell Vought, who is significantly impacting federal employment through mass layoffs and fiscal strategies that align with MAGA priorities. Ben Lorber analyzes the rise of Nick Fuentes, a Gen Z white nationalist influencer, and his ambitions to pull the Republican Party further right. Student journalist Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez shares insights into his experiences covering campus protests, highlighting clashes with administration and the launch of a new student paper after a contentious dispute.

Ali Breland, a staff writer at The Atlantic, explores Nick Fuentes's rise in the conservative movement, shedding light on the online dynamics that built his following. Ben Lorber, a senior research analyst, dissects Fuentes's controversial beliefs, including white supremacy and Christian nationalism. They discuss how Fuentes’s recent appearance with Tucker Carlson signals a normalization of extremist views within MAGA circles. The guests also highlight generational shifts in conservatism and the troubling implications for future policy.

Daniel May, publisher of Jewish Currents, joins Ben Lorber, a researcher on antisemitism, and Andrew Marantz, a New Yorker writer, to discuss the recent mainstreaming of anti-Zionist sentiments within the right-wing. They dissect Tucker Carlson's controversial interviews, the rise of figures like Nick Fuentes, and how these interactions reflect a shift in conservative ideology. The conversation also explores the dangers of normalizing hateful rhetoric and the intersections of Christian and white nationalism, ultimately warning against anti-Zionism that aligns with reactionary goals.