On this week's episode, Jim talks with Matthew Continetti about the real story of the American Right—how conservatism evolved, why populism exploded, and what’s coming next. Sharp history, clear analysis, and a roadmap for understanding today’s politics.
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On this week's episode, Jim talks with Matthew Continetti about the real story of the American Right—how conservatism evolved, why populism exploded, and what’s coming next. Sharp history, clear analysis, and a roadmap for understanding today’s politics.
Episode #95 – Steven Teles: Class, Conflict, and the Collapse of Trust
The Puck: Venture Capital and Beyond
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7 months ago
Episode #95 – Steven Teles: Class, Conflict, and the Collapse of Trust
In this thought-provoking episode, Jim Baer sits down with political scientist Steven Teles, professor at Johns Hopkins University and co-author of The Captured Economy and Never Trump. Together, they explore the shifting class dynamics fueling America’s political polarization and the deepening distrust in institutions—from higher education to public health.
Teles unpacks the realignment of the Democratic and Republican parties, the decline of union-based class identity, and why our government struggles to get big things done. With sharp insight and a rare ability to speak across ideological lines, Teles highlights the paradox of an economy that protects the powerful while making life harder for the working class.
If you care about the future of democracy, the role of universities, or how we might rebuild public trust—this one’s for you.
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The Puck: Venture Capital and Beyond
On this week's episode, Jim talks with Matthew Continetti about the real story of the American Right—how conservatism evolved, why populism exploded, and what’s coming next. Sharp history, clear analysis, and a roadmap for understanding today’s politics.
