Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right’
59:17
Published: Sun Sep 11 2022
Description
The Claremont Institute, a right-wing think tank in California, has in recent years become increasingly influential in Republican circles. In 2016, its goal was to turn Donald J. Trump into a legitimate candidate — and then it did .The journalist Elisabeth Zerofsky traces the origins of the divisive organization, explaining how it made the intellectual case for Trumpism but also how, with ties to Ron DeSantis and John Eastman, the think tank has become a home for “counterrevolutionary” politics that go far beyond the former president.This story was written by Elisabeth Zerofsky and recorded by Audm. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.
Chapters
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00:00 - 01:13 (01:13)
Summary
Elizabeth Zyrowski, reporting on growing illiberal movements in the US, exposes the extreme language used by the Claremont Institute, a right-wing think tank, including one fellow's comments about Hillary Clinton and another's comments about Joe Biden supporters.
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right’
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01:13 - 10:38 (09:25)
Summary
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EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right’
PodcastThe Daily
A conversation with political science professor Charles Kesler about the new right and social justice programming in public universities, following the banning of critical race theory by the Idaho legislature.
10:38 - 22:52 (12:13)
Summary
A conversation with political science professor Charles Kesler about the new right and social justice programming in public universities, following the banning of critical race theory by the Idaho legislature. Kesler discusses the mission of the Claremont Institute and its focus on individual rights instead of demands for special classes based on race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right’
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22:52 - 28:28 (05:35)
Summary
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EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right’
PodcastThe Daily
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28:28 - 35:36 (07:08)
Summary
This podcast explores the divide between East and West Coast Straussians: the East Coast factions which accepted the American founding, versus the West Coast faction which fervently believed America to be the culmination of Western civilization.
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right’
PodcastThe Daily
Charles Kesler, editor of the Claremont Review of Books, discusses his views on the left-wing critique of America, the purpose of government, and the role of intellectuals.
35:36 - 46:56 (11:19)
Summary
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EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right’
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46:56 - 54:55 (07:58)
Summary
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EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right’
PodcastThe Daily
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Summary
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