Progressivism or Puritanism? Noah Rothman’s Take on Today’s Politics

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This week's episode guest needs little to no introduction. Noah Rothman is a talented writer and editor whom many of you might remember from his time as an MSNBC commentator. He is currently a senior writer at National Review.

Noah is the author of two thought-provoking books, including his latest, The Rise of the New Puritans.

We kick things off by exploring Noah's writing process. He shares how he manages to pump out multiple articles in a day and the caffeine-fueled mornings that kick-start his creativity. He reveals the challenges of editing, the importance of research, and how to find that perfect idea that resonates with readers.

Aside from his writing process, we also talk about the cultural shifts that he believes are stifling our freedom to enjoy life, which he refers to as the "puritanization" of society. He believes we need to push back against the progressive movements that limit our fun and enjoyment.

Noah and I touch on the competitive nature of publishing and the unique insights that come from synthesizing various ideas into a cohesive narrative.

If you're a writer, thinker, or just someone who loves a good conversation about culture and creativity, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how to harness your ideas and make them matter!

Key Takeaways 

Introduction (00:00)

Noah Rothman's background and career (00:31)

Noah’s education and early career (18:11)

Career progression in political writing (26:51)

The Rise of the New Puritans (37:10)

Deep analysis of the progressive movement (46:13)

Progressive ideology and hypersensitivity (59:48)

Noah’s personal insights and recommendations (01:11:09) 

Additional Resources

Connect with Noah Rothman

X/Twitter: https://x.com/NoahCRothman

Amazon Bookstore: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Noah-Rothman/author/B07NL6YJHZ

National Review Articles: https://www.nationalreview.com/author/noah-rothman/

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Other mentions:

Books:

https://www.amazon.com/Fathers-Sons-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/019953604X

https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Times-Paul-Johnson-audiobook/dp/B000LC4API/

Podcasts:

https://www.commentary.org/category/podcast/

https://thedispatch.com/podcast/remnant/

https://reason.com/podcasts/the-reason-roundtable/

https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-charles-c-w-cooke-podcast/

https://thedispatch.com/podcast/dispatch-podcast/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ukraine-the-latest/id1612424182

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0d0mj5v

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comedy-cellar-live-from-the-table/id1092965609

Ron & Fez Show https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAtxWiJjc0k2r4rTKl92OuVoa2yvNm-Dv

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