Essential guide for understanding the complexities of the right
I love this show. Mat and Sam walk you through the complex intellectual landscape of the American right. They discuss the historical dynamics and the internal debates shaping its evolution since 1945 as well as its more recent worrisome populist/reactionary turn. Most importantly, they do so with great empathy, trying to understand thinkers on their own terms and historical context. They resist the all too common populist pedigree hunting and the easy vilification of the right that is all too common on the left. This gives their analysis the credibility that makes you all the more worried when they reach into the deeper, more reactionary corners of the conservative movement. It is political philosophy, intellectual history, and journalist all wrapped in one by two buddies who clearly enjoying bantering about ideas. Much to enjoy and to learn here. Join the ride.
Luwidg 2 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/28/24
More reviews of Know Your Enemy
I thouroughly enjoy your conversations and all the details of the foundation of this movement that you provide. Sorry about the joke of a title - I'm from an area of the country that detests this way of communicating. Unfortunately, I'm a transplant and have the same tendencies....Read full review »
painedumonde via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/28/19
For those of us who somehow earned political or social science degrees without ever touching upon movement conservatism or its ideological underpinnings, Sam and Matt offer a thoughtful and truly terrifying catch-up.
literacyco-op via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/11/19
so we don’t have to, braver than the troops
ezra_klein_84 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/31/19
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »