Nellie Bowles

Nellie Bowles, author and former New York Times reporter, shares her compelling journey from progressive darling to a critical observer of her former beliefs. She discusses the disconnect between media narratives and real-world experiences during protests, and her challenges as an independent journalist tackling sensitive topics. Bowles reflects on the moral dilemmas of cancel culture, the consequences of progressive policies in San Francisco, and the evolving dynamics of political identity. Her new book chronicles this transformation amidst societal upheaval.

Left-skeptic liberals like Nellie Bowles, Yascha Mounk, and John McWhorter are explored as potentially new neocons. The podcast delves into the history of neoconservatism, analyzing its origins and intellectual roots. It also discusses the evolution of leftist ideologies from class-based to identity politics, reflecting on the current landscape of political ideologies.

Writer and reporter Nellie Bowles discusses her time at The New York Times, power hierarchies in media, and transformative ideas in 2020. They explore ideological conformity in newsrooms, evolution of ideologies, challenges in autonomous zones, impact of protests on law enforcement, and San Francisco's embrace of anarchy. The conversation tackles white supremacy traits, the evolution of anti-racism movements, and ends with a gratitude exchange.

Author Nellie Bowles shares insights on leaving the New York Times, starting The Free Press, and discusses media censorship. Topics include pressure to include disinformation in stories, conflicts in liberal spaces, sleep disturbances, progressive movements, and the importance of journalistic neutrality.

In this lively conversation, Emily Oster, a Harvard-educated economist, challenges traditional parenting norms with her data-driven insights on pregnancy and child-rearing. Joined by Nellie Bowles, they discuss navigating parenting dilemmas during the pandemic. Oster's thoughts on controversial topics, like reopening schools and differing maternal health guidelines, create sparks. With a blend of humor and research, they redefine informed parenting, emphasizing personal choice over societal pressure while sharing personal anecdotes from their own parenting journeys.

This week features Nellie Bowles, author of 'The Morning After the Revolution', who dives into Trump's recent media strategy and his controversial proposal to end birthright citizenship. The talk shifts to the internal struggles of the Democratic Party, questioning whether ideology is hindering electoral success. Bowles also reflects on the evolving landscape of journalism and the importance of rational discourse amidst extreme political narratives. With a touch of humor, she highlights the need for moderate voices in today’s charged atmosphere.

Author Nellie Bowles discusses the realities of homelessness, drug addiction, and the limitations of progressive movements. They delve into human nature, the evolution of Antifa, corruption in the Black Lives Matter movement, and the decline of left-wing political comedy.

Nellie Bowles discusses her book 'Morning After the Revolution' with Jonah, addressing topics like the 'Abolish the Police' movement, progressivism hypocrisy, importance of skeptics, and memory-holing. They delve into the Intellectual Dark Web, the Dan Rather incident, and the COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory.

Former New York Times reporter Nellie Bowles discusses the political capture of the American newsroom, disinformation movements, mainstream media bias, cancel culture, societal challenges, and the complexities of gender identity. The conversation delves into journalism challenges, media reform, and reflections on the 2020-2021 election dilemma.

Journalist Nellie Bowles discusses her shift from liberal to conservative viewpoints, addressing homelessness, anti-policing movements, and transgenderism. She reflects on reporting in Seattle's Chas, challenges of ideological expectations, and navigating the modern crisis of homelessness. The conversation explores perceptions of political opponents, pediatric transition, and mainstream gender identity discourse.