The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

Dan Senor, author of The Genius of Israel, discusses why Israel has become one of the happiest societies. They explore Israel's social capital, sense of purpose, and the importance of collective meaning. They also touch on the literal application of figurative phrases, the City of David, and the broader context of Israel. Integration efforts, unconventional ways young people seek belonging, and upcoming podcast discussions are also discussed.

New York Times columnist David Brooks joins Jonah Goldberg on The Remnant to discuss his new book 'How to Know a Person' which tackles the loneliness epidemic and the collapse of community. They explore the importance of understanding and connecting with others, the decline of social skills, the challenges of faith and politics, and the impact of being seen and recognized by others.

Jonah Goldberg reveals his fear of the common cold and discusses youthful opposition to Israel in America, the failure of safetyism on college campuses, and Donald Trump's strange relationship with the law. The podcast also explores the history of ideology, challenges with food options at a beer hall, language dynamics and hypersensitivity, and the complexities of categorizing and stereotyping different groups.

Franklin Foer discusses his newfound respect for Joe Biden as a politically adept president. They reflect on past experiences and the importance of engaging with opposing viewpoints. The podcast explores U.S.-Israel relations during the conflict in Gaza and delves into the perception of age in politics. It also examines the dynamic between Harris and Biden and speculates on Biden's choices and psychological attachment to the presidency. The investigation surrounding Hunter Biden and Biden's response to the Ukraine invasion are also discussed.

Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss the rise of cancel culture, its impact on colleges, and how to reverse it. They explore the tactics of cancel culture, the dangers of misusing labels, and the comparison between McCarthyism and academia. They also delve into the presence of political correctness on college campuses and the asymmetrical nature of cancel culture.

In this podcast, Jonah Goldberg shares his musings on toilet paper and Indonesian cuisine. He also discusses the House speakership debacle, left-wing opposition to Israel, the dumbification of the GOP, and the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The speaker explores the concept of settler colonialism and criticizes selective analysis of historical atrocities. Additionally, they reflect on being the sole survivor of their family and advocate for empathy and respect.

Political analyst David Drucker joins guest host Chris Stirewalt to discuss the 2024 election and the chances of GOP candidates not named Donald Trump. They also explore Biden's performance and the potential political death knell for Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis if they go "all in on Iowa".

Journalist and NPR host Steve Inskeep joins The Remnant to discuss his book on Abraham Lincoln, exploring Lincoln's encounters with figures who disagreed with him. They delve into Lincoln's personal story, his role in shaping America, and the reasons behind people's fascination with him. They also discuss the role of religion and media bias in 19th century America, Lincoln's beliefs on law and abolition, and the challenges of changing political beliefs.

Today's podcast discusses the Israel-Gaza war, America's political parties' reactions, flaws of the United Nations, the Ukraine conflict, Russian collaboration with Iran, conspiracy theories and flawed argumentation, Iran's involvement in the attack and relationship with Hamas, propaganda dissemination and post-colonial theory, Soviet influence on worldwide revolution theories, and a discussion about the Roman Empire.

Yascha Mounk, author and academic, discusses his new book 'The Identity Trap' and explores the negative impact of woke ideology on progress toward equality. They delve into the appeal of populism and nationalism and the allure of far-right demagogues. The podcast also addresses the power of in-group bias and the origins of neo-conservatism. A refreshing conversation highlighting the need to think beyond partisan lines.