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The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman
What Happened to Tucker Carlson? | James Kirchick
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Has American politics entered a post-principles era?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with journalist, author, and Commentary Magazine columnist James Kirchick to discuss the transformation of the Republican Party, Tucker Carlson's evolution, JD Vance's growing influence, rising anti-Semitism on both the Left and Right, and the future of American conservatism.They discuss Donald Trump, Israel, Zohran Mamdani, Candace Owens, foreign policy, the rise of conspiracy thinking, and whether ideology has been replaced by political tribalism.James Kirchick is a journalist, author, and columnist for Commentary Magazine. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller…