Repairing our Country: A Conversation with Jonah Goldberg (Episode #296)

Co-founder of The Dispatch with Jonah Goldberg.

Mentioned as someone who, like the speaker, is a 'never Trumper'.

Reacted to a controversial tweet about Queen Elizabeth, according to the discussion.

His death during an encounter with police is a significant event referenced in the discussion about racism and policing.

Mentioned as a conservative who, like the speaker, was troubled by Donald Trump and the rise of populism on the right.

Mentioned as an example of someone on the left considered a 'moral monster' by some.

Mentioned in the context of using her association with a company (Theranos) for self-aggrandizement.

Author of 'The Virtue of Nationalism' and 'The Fractured Republic', whose insights on institutions shaping character are discussed.

Stated multiple times he lacked the power to unilaterally enact DACA, but later did so, which was cheered by some political and media figures.

Used as an example of a politician who would likely have shut down the 'defund the police' movement early on, had it not been amplified by online discourse.

Used as an example of a Republican politician whose actions or rhetoric are not viewed as problematic in the same way as Donald Trump's.

Author of 'Bowling Alone', whose thesis about the decline of civic engagement and social capital is referenced.

His actions in killing George Floyd are cited as a major event that informs the discussion around police brutality and systemic racism.

Quoted regarding the dynamic where problems lead to negative actions, which in turn exacerbate the original problems, likening it to addiction.

Discussed extensively for his populist rise, his unconventional and often norm-breaking actions, his use of the presidency as a platform, and his impact on conservatism and American politics.

Mentioned as someone who has argued for Donald Trump's good character, focusing on his loyalty to his family.

Authored a piece on mourning Queen Elizabeth's loss, providing Sam Harris with an appreciation for constitutional monarchy.

Quoted for his observation that where people are forbidden to honor a king, they will honor millionaires, athletes, or film stars instead, as spiritual nature will be served one way or another.

Used as an example of someone using a platform like the NFL for personal advocacy, linking it to the broader idea of institutions being used for self-aggrandizement.

Mentioned as a potential historical precedent for a leader prioritizing personal power and adulation over institutional needs, though the speaker lacks detailed knowledge.

Mentioned as CNN and MSNBC amplified the 'defund the police' idea after it gained traction on Twitter.

Discussed in the context of the confusion and debate surrounding its message and the perception of its issues, particularly in relation to police brutality.

Mentioned as a media outlet that amplified the 'defund the police' idea after it gained traction on Twitter.

The university where a professor, who made controversial tweets about Queen Elizabeth, was employed.

A fact-driven media outlet co-founded by Jonah Goldberg, aiming to provide honest reporting and analysis from a center-right perspective.

Platform where a controversial tweet about Queen Elizabeth was posted and later removed; it's blamed for incentivizing and broadcasting aberrant opinions.

The platform where The Dispatch initially launched, which generated significant revenue.

A book written by Jonah Goldberg discussing the decline of Western civilization and its institutions.

Used as a comparison for The Dispatch's editorial philosophy, highlighting a generally liberal perspective but with a willingness to call out its own side.

Used as a metaphor to describe the potential for social media to distort reality and lead one to take the shadows on the wall too seriously.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a policy President Obama stated he did not have the constitutional power to enact unilaterally, but later did.