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In this interview only episode, Eli talks to Jonah Goldberg, host of the Remnant Podcast and a founding editor of the Dispatch. They discuss the inevitability of a GOP Trump nomination and the recent warnings that a second Trump term will bring the end of democracy.

Note: This episode originally aired on The Re-Education with Eli Lake

Jonah’s even more bleary-eyed than usual on today’s Ruminant, which begins innocently enough before transforming into an epic rant of astonishingly nerdy proportions. After opening with a few thoughts on why free speech absolutism might actually not be something to strive for, he dives into an ultra-indulgent reflection on the legacy of Liberal Fascism prompted by a recent Niall Ferguson piece on the goals of higher education. Listeners with a penchant for intellectual history will delight in the esoteric questions raised: How did antisemitism originate? What did the Nazis do to change institutions? And how can members of the Remnant remain in high spirits?

Show Notes:

–Jonah: “Speaking Freely About Free Speech”

–The Remnant with Sarah Isgur on Nazis marching in Skokie

–Niall Ferguson: “The Treason of the Intellectuals”

–Julian Benda’s The Treason of the Intellectuals

–The Remnant with Bret Devereaux

–Jonah on Trump the day-one dictator

On today’s Remnant, Jonah joins GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas to discuss what we can do to fix Congress and our other broken institutions of government. Come prepared with your bingo cards, because the nerdery covers some of Jonah’s favorite bugaboos, including Congress’ transformation into a parliament of pundits, the weakening of our major parties, and the historical roots of antisemitism.

Note: this episode originally aired on We Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw.

Show Notes:

-Watch this episode on YouTube

–Dan’s podcast, Hold These Truth

–Jonah’s problem with small dollar donors

Ancient historian Bret Devereaux is back on the Remnant to provide a definitive answer to the year’s biggest question: Why do men really think about the Roman Empire? He also gives an overview of Israel’s history and the origins of today’s conflict, and examines whether Donald Trump could really become the next Caesar. Prospective dictators in need of career advice are strongly encouraged to tune in.

Show Notes:

-Watch the episode on YouTube

–Bret’s pedantic blog

–Bret’s previous Remnant appearance

–The Remnant, hosted by Brother Stirewalt, with Mike Duncan

–The Remnant with Russell Moore

Hulkamania’s running wild on the latest excruciatingly indulgent Ruminant, which sees Jonah’s curmudgeonly ranting reach new heights of excess. Major topics today include the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, the hideousness of Vivek Ramaswamy, and whether the ongoing GOP primary is just one big waste of time. But devoted listeners should also tune in to learn about the link between pro wrestling and Donald Trump, Jonah’s growing urge to deport his assistant, and why the Howard Zinnification of the left is so dangerous.

Show Notes:

–The Dispatch Podcast on another pointless GOP debate

–Advisory Opinions on antisemitism in higher education

–Jonah: “Antisemitism Is Just a Symptom”

–The Remnant with Ruy Teixeira