Explore 'The 48 Laws of Power' by Robert Green and its influence in the business world. Discuss the dangers of appearing too power hungry and question the portrayal of power as conflicting with fairness. Also, delve into power struggles in office politics and competition for leadership roles. Uncover the concept of zero-sum ideology and its impact on relationships and societal policies. Discuss hidden ideologies of conservative thinking and the blind spots of power-hungry individuals. Challenge the popular viewpoint of anarchy in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and explore the adversarial mindset of viewing the world.

Explore the rise of organized retail crime and its financial burden on average families. Analyze the narrative around organized retail crime and question its authenticity. Examine the influence of retail lobbying and panic on public perception. Discuss the definition of organized retail crime and critique its perception. Research the effects of higher felony thresholds and bail reform on larceny crime rates. Examine the similarities between organized retail crime and the messaging around street gangs.

The podcast explores the controversial issue of homelessness in San Francisco, addressing factors like progressive policies, housing costs, and mental illness. It discusses the concept of housing first as a solution and examines the differences between progressive and conservative viewpoints. The hosts explore various topics related to the law and politics, including left-wing excesses and the misrepresented statements. They also discuss possible solutions to homelessness in San Francisco, highlighting the challenges and complexities. The podcast explores the concept of victimology and how it applies to marginalized groups, focusing on the mistreatment of homeless individuals.

This podcast discusses the influential rise of the book 'The 4-Hour Workweek' and challenges conventional thinking on work and lifestyle choices. Topics include achieving a lifestyle of freedom and luxury, living an adventurous life while being financially successful, outsourcing and efficient phone calls, lack of knowledge in the health field, liberation through remote work, comparing cost of living and travel expenses, and criticism and concerns about the mini-retirement scheme proposed in the book.

The hosts discuss the non-scandal of the Clinton email scandal that captivated the media in 2016. They analyze the smears and lies against Hillary Clinton, focusing on misogyny and fake criticism. The podcast delves into the details of the scandal, including Clinton's use of private servers and information security. They also compare Clinton's case to other offenses and the media manipulation surrounding it.

Delve into William F. Buckley's journey from Yale to conservative figure. Explore the impact and critique of 'God and Man at Yale'. Discuss the absence of religion in academia and controversial newsletters. Examine McCarthyism and fight against communism. Uncover omissions in economics textbooks. Analyze tactics appealing to old Yale alums. Critique social welfare and government intervention. Discuss the argument for free market capitalism and nostalgia for traditional conservatism. Explore the controversial book's impact and anti-Catholic sentiment at Yale.

For this month's bonus episode we dissected Harry Frankfurt's gloriously brief bestseller and applied the concept to our favorite op-ed page.  To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod

Who poses the greatest threat to democracy? Is it the movement that openly identifies with the symbols, goals and policies of fascist governments? Or is it the median bureaucrat at the Department of Health and Human Services? In 2008, a National Review nepo-baby attempted to answer this vexing question.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:History News Network: A Symposium on Jonah Goldberg’s Liberal FascismThe Nature of FascismHow Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and ThemThe Anatomy of FascismMussolini and Fascism: The View From AmericaThe Return of Old-Fashioned Racism to White Americans’ Partisan Preferences in the Early Obama EraIdentity Crisis: The 2016 Presidential Campaign and the Battle for the Meaning of AmericaWhat Hillary Rodham Clinton Really Said About Children’s Rights and Child PolicyThe Ku Klux Klan in the City, 1915-1930A campus takeover that symbolized an era of change Thanks to Mindseye for our theme song!

In our "Rules" and "Game" episodes we didn't get a chance to dissect the phenomenon of online dating (i.e. describe our worst dates and read cringe profiles out loud to each other), so that is what we are doing on today's bonus episode.  To hear the rest of the show, support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod

Lots of subscribers asked us to release last month's bonus episode in full so here it is! Share it with the conservatives, the boomers and the Satanists in your life.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod Where to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseThanks to Mindseye for our theme song!