Ross Douthat and Ezra Klein on the Art of Persuasion
Summary
Ezra Klein interviews Ross Douthy, who discusses his transition from early blogging to becoming a New York Times columnist and now a 60 Minutes correspondent. They explore the evolution of media, contrasting the conversational early blogosphere with today’s polarized social media landscape. Douthy also analyzes the shift in American conservatism from the religious right to a post-Christian, populist movement under Trump, reflecting on the decline of traditional Christian ethics in politics.
Topics discussed
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Ross Douthat's Career Path from The Atlantic to Blogging
The Rise of Political Blogging Post-9/11
Evolution of Media Currency and McCain's Decline
Being a Conservative Voice in Liberal Institutions
The Rise of Populism and the Woke Backlash
Decline of Christianity and Rise of Post-Religious Right
National Greatness Conservatism vs. Trumpism
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Catholicism's Role in Modern Politics and Leftist Spirituality
Shift from Written Journalism to On-Camera Interviewing
Investigating UFOs and Final Book Recommendations
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