Yascha Mounk

Yascha Mounk, a writer and academic specializing in populism and liberal democracy, joins to explore the intricate landscape of identity politics. They tackle Mounk's idea of 'identity synthesis' and its implications on social cohesion. Conversations dive into the influence of postmodernism, the challenges of racial segregation in education, and the complexities of intersectionality. Mounk also critiques the shifting ideals in academia and the repercussions of cancel culture, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue in today's polarized climate.

Christopher Rufo, a conservative activist and author, engages in a lively debate with Yascha Mounk, a political scholar and author. They tackle the rising backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in education and the impact of current ideologies on free speech. Rufo champions legal action against DEI, while Mounk argues for open discourse over legislation. Their discussion also explores the shift from class-based concerns to identity politics in academia and the implications for societal values. It's a thought-provoking clash of ideas!

Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, civil war expert Barbara Walter, and political scientist Yascha Mounk discuss the struggle for democracy, challenges faced by undocumented immigrants, recognizing early signs of decline, the threat to democracy in Poland, and the importance of embracing patriotism.

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.

Guest Yascha Mounk, an intellectual historian and defender of philosophical liberalism, discusses the drawbacks and dangers of identity politics, the use of essentialist notions of identity in contemporary politics, the problematic relationship to truth, the relationship between ideas and ideological critiques, the challenges of identity politics and the response of liberal democratic structures, and a discussion on standpoint theory and authentic voices.

Sam Harris speaks with Yascha Mounk about identity politics, skepticism about cancel culture, racial segregation in schools, ideological change on college campuses, rejection of universalism, indoctrination of children, intersectionality, white privilege, racial preferences during Covid, asymmetric advantage of authoritarianism, media coverage of crime and violence, and the role of social media in shaping politics and journalism.

Richard Wolff, a Marxist economist, critiques modern capitalism and its inherent challenges, while Yannis Varoufakis delves into Europe's strategic role amid US-China tensions. Yascha Mounk discusses the ideological battles shaping global perceptions of democracy versus authoritarianism. Daniel Mattingly analyzes the rise of China and its impact on international politics. With insights from Robin Visser and Pei Wang on cultural dynamics, the conversation weaves a rich tapestry of economic, political, and philosophical themes in understanding the evolving US-China relationship.

Yascha Mounk, political scientist and author, discusses the challenges of identity politics in modern society. They explore the impact of identity-centric dogma, the rise of ethno-cultural politicking, and the architects of these doctrines. They also discuss the harmful consequences of rejecting human connection and the power of accusation in society. The podcast delves into topics such as projection, integral bias, Jung's collective unconscious, and the symbolism of dreams.

Yascha Mounk, a political scientist and democracy hipster, discusses the challenges of American democracy, the need for enduring majorities against populism, the debate on critical race theory, the importance of free speech, and rethinking manufacturing and promoting a better vision.

Both words in the phrase "liberal democracy" carry meaning, and both concepts are under attack around the world. "Democracy" means that they people rule, while "liberal" (in this sense) means that the rights of individuals are protected, even if they're not part of the majority. Recent years have seen the rise of an authoritarian/populist political movement in many Western democracies, one that scapegoats minorities in the name of the true "will of the people." Yascha Mounk is someone who has been outspoken from the start about the dangers posed by this movement, and what those of us who support the ideals of liberal democracy can do about it. Among other things, we discuss how likely it is that liberal democracy could ultimately fail even in as stable a country as the United States. Yascha Mounk received his Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University. He is a Lecturer on Government at Harvard, a Senior Fellow in the Political Reform Program at New America, and Executive Director at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. His most recent book is The People vs. Democracy: Why Our Freedom Is in Danger and How to Save It. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.