Musa Al-Gharbi, a sociologist at Stony Brook University and author of the upcoming book "We Have Never Been Woke," explores pressing issues in contemporary elite ideologies. He discusses the complexities of cancellation culture and how it affects discourse. The conversation dives into the rise of 'symbolic capitalists' and their influence on social dynamics, as well as the historical context of social justice movements. Al-Gharbi critiques affluent liberalism's role in perpetuating systemic inequalities, highlighting the disconnect between elite perspectives and marginalized voices.

Musa Al-Gharbi, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University and author of "We Have Never Been Woke," joins to discuss the performative nature of elite claims to oppression. He and Yascha Mounk unpack the complexities of 'wokeness,' tracing its historical roots and interpreting its varied meanings. They explore how identity politics can create divisions while also urging a shift towards shared identities to foster inclusivity. Al-Gharbi also critiques our current cultural landscape and the paradoxes inherent in contemporary social movements.

This week's podcast features Musa Al-Gharbi, a professor of sociology at Stony Brook University. They discuss blaming 'kids these days' for societal issues, the problem with adult blaming, illiberal attitudes on campuses, the risk to free expression, democracy, teachers, peer review, and more. They also touch on trust in science, misrepresentation of information by experts, and the misunderstanding of antisemitism in America.