Kevin Schultz

Kevin Schultz, Chair of the Department of History at UIC and author of 'Why Everyone Hates White Liberals,' delves into the evolution of American liberalism. He discusses the transformation from progressivism to liberalism in the early 20th century and FDR’s strategic use of the term 'liberal.' Schultz highlights the contradictions within white liberalism during the civil rights movement, contrasting it with the rise of the New Left. He also reflects on the complexities of identity politics and the implications of liberal policies on race throughout history.

Kevin Schultz, Chair of the Department of History at the University of Illinois Chicago and author of 'Why Everyone Hates White Liberals,' dives deep into the historical complexities of liberalism. He explores how the term has transformed from a symbol of post-WWII prosperity to a source of derision. The discussion touches on FDR's strategic liberalism, the challenges of the civil rights movement, and the ongoing ideological battles that shape American politics, particularly the tensions between liberalism and conservatism.

Kevin Schultz, Chair of History at the University of Illinois-Chicago and author of 'Why Everyone Hates White Liberals', dives into the complexities of white liberalism. He discusses the origins of critiques like 'radical chic' and 'limousine liberal', the impact of figures such as Nixon and Schlafly on political identity, and the shift from support for the white working class towards civil rights. Schultz also explores the Democratic Party's struggle with its liberal identity amidst rising conservatism and the emergence of terms like 'owning the libs' in today’s political discourse.