Francis Fukuyama makes a triumphant return to The Remnant to discuss the current state of liberalism, the flaws with emerging sects of postliberalism, and the rapidly deteriorating expectations of normalcy for the second Trump administration.
Plus: reactionary horseshoe theory, the new American oligarchy, and the risks of Trumpian expansionism.
Show Notes:
—Francis’ work on Substack
—The Patrick Deneen article in question
—Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama talk Trump 2.0
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