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Robert Kagan

Senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, historian, and contributing columnist at The Washington Post. He has advised on policy for the US State Department for both Republican and Democrat administrations.

Top 10 podcasts with Robert Kagan

Ranked by the Snipd community
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24 snips
May 2, 2024 • 1h 24min

Will the Real Anti-Liberal Please Stand Up?

Robert Kagan, Senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, discusses the anti-liberal history of conservatism and Trump's impact on the American right. They explore originalism, conservative labeling, and the dangers of authoritarianism in American conservatism.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 57min

The Volatile Future of US Politics, with Robert Kagan

Robert Kagan, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and historian, discusses the evolving landscape of the Republican Party and its transformation under Trump. He analyzes Trump's guilty verdict and the party's alignment with his narrative, raising concerns about electoral integrity and shifting principles. Kagan explores historical contradictions in American ideology, the repercussions of Reagan-era conservatism, and the danger of authoritarianism within today's politics. The conversation examines the potential fallout of future elections and Trump's lasting influence.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h

Episode 2312 12/04/23 CWSA: Let's Decide Who Is The Tyrant And Who Is The Defender Of Democracy

Bill Maher, Klaus Schwab, Bill Ackman, and other guests discuss various topics such as decreasing reproduction rates, slippery phone and iPad issues, MK Ultra and news manipulation, racism at Harvard, Spotify for Podcasters, Trump's strategy against democrat dictator narrative, and analyzing the hypothetical scenario and risks in Ukraine.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 50min

Robert Kagan and Bill Kristol: It's Already Happening Before our Eyes

Robert Kagan, a political scientist from the Brookings Institution and author of "Rebellion," teams up with Bill Kristol, a prominent conservative commentator. They discuss the alarming rise of authoritarianism in America, emphasizing the dangerous shift within the Republican Party towards extreme rhetoric. The duo critiques corporate leaders like Jeff Bezos for their role in undermining a free press and democracy itself. They also analyze Senate race dynamics and the perils of crony capitalism, urging vigilance against the normalization of fascist tendencies.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 2min

Trump's Vision for America and the World

In this enlightening discussion, Robert Kagan, a senior fellow at Brookings and expert in foreign policy, delves into the implications of Trump's second term. He examines the rise of white Christian nationalism within the GOP and its effects on American politics. Kagan also analyzes the conflict in Ukraine, Trump's evolving stance towards Russia, and the decline of the Democratic Party. He raises critical questions about the future of American ideals amidst growing polarization and factionalism, providing a thoughtful perspective on contemporary challenges.