
The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor Andrew Klavan | How Storytelling Can Save America
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Feb 5, 2025 Andrew Klavan, an award-winning screenwriter and bestselling author known for his crime novels, dives into the urgent need for conservatives to reclaim storytelling in America. He highlights the transformative power of narratives and emphasizes the importance of fostering a creative culture within conservative circles. Klavan shares his journey from liberalism to conservatism and discusses the role of humor and collaboration in shaping cultural and political dialogue. He envisions a renaissance led by new creative voices that can counter the prevailing narratives in media and entertainment.
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Klavan's Shift to Conservatism
- Andrew Klavan left the US for England due to rising political correctness in the 90s, an experience that shifted his political views.
- Immersing himself in British culture detached him from American politics, leading him to adopt more conservative viewpoints.
Cultural Shift and Conservative Apology
- Klavan returned to the US around 9/11 and noticed a cultural shift, finding resonance with conservative voices like National Review and Rush Limbaugh.
- He realized the cultural problem of conservatives apologizing for their values, observing a decline in American pride.
Hollywood's Influence and Klavan's Career
- Klavan's attempts to explain the cultural influence of Hollywood were met with incomprehension, even among conservatives.
- He highlighted Hollywood's creation of movies against American soldiers during wartime, leading to the end of his high-paying Hollywood career.

