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Andrew Hartman: The Culture Wars Then and Now – #27

Andrew Hartman: The Culture Wars Then and Now – #27

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Andrew Hartman: The Culture Wars Then and Now – #27

FromManifold

ratings:
Length:
81 minutes
Released:
Jan 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Steve and Corey talk to Andrew about his new introduction to his book “The War for the Soul of America.”  While the left largely won the culture wars, the three wonder whether the pendulum has swung so far left that many liberals are alienated by today’s cultural norms.Other topics: Was the left’s victory in the debate over the college curriculum pyrrhic? Is identity politics a necessary step in liberation or a problematic slide toward greater division or both? Are current students too sensitive, and easily triggered, to take the fight to the Billionaire class? Resources
Transcript
Andrew Hartman (Faculty Profile)
A War for the Soul of America: A History of the Culture Wars
[BONUS] – Left and Right at MSU – #27.5
Released:
Jan 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Steve Hsu is a Professor of Theoretical Physics and Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University. Join him for wide-ranging conversations with leading writers, scientists, technologists, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and more.