Published May 13, 2022

What Does the ‘Post-Liberal Right’ Actually Want?

Ezra Klein dives into the provocative ideas of Patrick Deneen as he challenges liberal norms with a post-liberal conservative vision, examining changing family structures, the reassertion of traditional values, and the dynamics of elite class responsibility.

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What Does the ‘Post-Liberal Right’ Actually Want?

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The Politics of Fear

Abandoning Defensive Crouch

The Value of Long Marriages

Denying Objective Truth

The Changing Family

Rethinking Regional Inequality

The Mixed Constitution

Uncovering Hidden Biases

Shifting Political Landscape

Redefining Political Agendas

The Family Debate

Rethinking Social Policies

The Importance of Values

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Changing Family Structures

Conservative Ideologies

Elite and Class Dynamics

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What Does the ‘Post-Liberal Right’ Actually Want?

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Episode Highlights

Changing Family StructuresPatrick Deneen, a political science professor, discusses the post-liberal right's vision for marriage and family, challenging liberal norms. He explores the evolving roles of parents and the political landscape's impact on family structures.

Changing Family Structures

Conservative Ideologies

Elite and Class DynamicsPatrick Deneen critiques the current elite class and advocates for a new elite rooted in community values and responsibility. He explores the role of elites, the interplay between culture and policy, and the shifting political alliances influenced by class dynamics.

Elite and Class Dynamics

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