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5/14 The Intellectual Dark Web, Explained: What Jordan Peterson Has In Common w/ The Alt-Right w/ Henry Farrell

May 14, 2018
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Henry Farrell (@henryfarrell), professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University, joins us to discuss his latest piece for Vox, “The intellectual dark web, explained: what Jordan Peterson has in common with the alt-right.”

On today’s show: Israeli forces kill at least 37 Palestinian protesters in Gaza; The Times runs a hideously euphemistic headline.

Henry Farrell joins us to break down this “intellectual dark web” nonsense. Once upon a time, folks like Kevin Williamson and Charles Murray had a place in the range of views the mainstream media deemed acceptable. How the market has shifted since then. On the need of the far right not just to air their views, but to have them represented on respectable platforms. The backlash reaction caused by multiculturalism. Farrell’s critique of Angela Nagle’s analysis of how SJW culture feeds the alt-right online. What’s our outlook for the future?

Dave Rubin’s “free speech” promo reel and a look at where his funding comes from.

On the fun half: Google AI calls a local restaurant. Judge Jeanine Pirro says Trump has “fulfilled biblical prophecy” by recognizing Jerusalem as capitol of Israel. Jeff Sessions’ “zero tolerance” immigration policy separates kids from parents, at which point the government may lose track of them. Research reveals Tomi Lahren’s ancestors did not assimilate into American society very well. Matt Schlapp defends “victim” Kelly Sadler for her remarks on John McCain. John from San Antonio plugs Bernie’s town hall on Iran, updates us on Our Revolution and Justice Democrats’ electoral campaigns. A listener debates Dave Rubin at his “free speech” event. Raygun on the preponderance of conservative universities where right-wingers could speak without getting blowback. Pompeo says the “end state” in North Korea is eliminating nuclear threat. Brenda on privilege vs. status, how privilege is connected to material gains and losses.

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