Culture Wars Trump Economics: The New Political Divide

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "Age of Revolutions" by Fareed Zakaria - This book examines the historical roots of the ongoing rise of far-right populism by looking back at other periods of political upheaval.
• "Theda Skocpol's book" - Mentioned in relation to the core concerns of the Tea Party in the Republican party.
• "William F. Buckley biography" by Sam Tanenhaus - This biography explores Buckley's early career and his admiration for the America First movement and defense of Joseph McCarthy, highlighting a historical strain of populist insurgency within the Republican party.
• "John Ganz's book" - Referenced for its insights into the presence of figures like Pat Buchanan within the Republican party.
• "A Preface to Morals" by Walter Lippmann - Written in the 1920s, this book identifies the problem in modern societies of losing faith in religion, tradition, and community without replacing it with anything, leading to an internal hollowness.
• "The Coming of the Post-Industrial Society" by Daniel Bell - This book presciently identified that the future would belong to people with knowledge, making knowledge the most important determinant of elite status.
• "The Lost City" by Alan Ehrenhalt - This book explores why the Chicago of the author's youth was so community-oriented, attributing it to the denial of choice due to poverty and lack of amenities.
• "Escape from Freedom" by Erich Fromm - This book discusses the idea that the real meaning of life is the freedom to live it as one chooses, a powerful message at the heart of the liberal project.

People Mentioned

• Fareed Zakaria (Host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN, author) - Discussed his book "Age of Revolutions" and his insights into political trends.
• Steve Bannon - Referenced for his conversation with Fareed Zakaria about revolutionary times and his political insights.
• George Soros - Quoted by Steve Bannon regarding living in revolutionary times.
• Theda Skocpol (Author) - Mentioned for her work on the Tea Party.
• Sam Tanenhaus (Author) - Mentioned for his biography of William F. Buckley.
• William F. Buckley - Referenced for his early political career and influence on the Republican party.
• Pat Buchanan - Mentioned as a historical figure representing a strain of populism within the Republican party.
• David Duke - Referenced as a figure associated with the populist edge of the Republican party.
• Thomas Piketty (Economist, author) - Referenced for his work on the "Brahmin Left" and the changing demographics of political parties.
• Marine Le Pen (French politician) - Mentioned as a prominent right-wing populist figure in France.
• Paul Ryan (Former Speaker of the House) - Referenced as a past figure in the Republican party who was pro-immigrant.
• Ronald Inglehart (Political scientist) - Mentioned for his concept of post-materialist values.
• Betty Friedan (Feminist writer) - Referenced in the context of the feminist revolution.
• Yoram Hazony (Israeli political theorist) - Mentioned for his views on national conservatism and the breaking apart of polities over 15% non-fundamental clan population.
• J.D. Vance (U.S. Senator) - Associated with the national conservative movement.
• Richard Reeves (Author) - Mentioned for his work on the sense of hollowness among men in America.
• Patrick Deneen (Political theorist) - Referenced for his focus on elite formation and aristopopulism within the new right.
• Eric Fromm (Psychologist, philosopher) - Author of "Escape from Freedom," referenced for his perspective on individual freedom.
• Zohran Mamdani (New York politician) - Mentioned for his successful use of social media and ability to convey authenticity.
• Bill Clinton (Former U.S. President) - Referenced for his ability to "fake authenticity" in politics.
• Barack Obama (Former U.S. President) - Referenced as a successful Democratic president who was centrist in policies.
• Donald Trump (Former U.S. President) - Discussed as a figure who successfully leveraged cultural issues and whose political approach evolved.
• Bernie Sanders (U.S. Senator) - Mentioned as a left-wing politician who commanded attention in the age of the smartphone.
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) (U.S. Representative) - Mentioned as a left-wing politician who commanded attention in the age of the smartphone.
• Annie Lowrey (Journalist) - Mentioned for her writing on the difficulties faced by poor people in America and the "time tax."
• Steven Pinker (Psychologist, linguist, author) - Referenced for his work on the decline of violence.
• Martin Luther King Jr. - Referenced for his quote about judging people by the content of their character, not the color of their skin.
• Lee Kuan Yew (Founder of Singapore) - Described as an extraordinary combination of strategic thinker and implementer, and Fareed Zakaria's most memorable interview.
• Daniel Bell (Harvard scholar) - Author of "The Coming of the Post-Industrial Society," identified as writing intelligently about the meritocratic elite.
• Alan Ehrenhalt (Journalist) - Author of "The Lost City," mentioned for his work on community in Chicago.

Organizations & Institutions

• Symphony Space - The venue in New York City where the live podcast conversation took place.
• New York Times - Ezra Klein's affiliation as a columnist and podcast host.
• CNN - Fareed Zakaria's affiliation as host of Fareed Zakaria GPS.
• Princeton University Press - Published Fareed Zakaria's academic dissertation.
• Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis - Source of statistics on wealth distribution in the US.
• Bank of America Private Bank - Sponsor of the podcast.
• New York Times Cooking - Mentioned as a resource for recipes.
• World in Data (Website) - Referenced for statistics on poverty reduction.

Websites & Online Resources

• NYT Cooking (nytcooking.com) - A resource for recipes.
• World in Data - A website providing data and research on global issues.

Other Resources

• Gochujang Salmon recipe - A quick, easy, and special dish mentioned by Eric Kim from New York Times Cooking.