The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Radical Chic | Interview: Noah Rothman
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May 13, 2026 
Noah Rothman, senior writer and author of Blood and Progress, traces a century of left-wing violence and its historical roots. He explores organized riot tactics, online self-radicalization, and why such violence is often overlooked. The conversation then pivots to a spirited debate on goals and risks in Iran and maritime strategy.
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Research Into Left Extremism Is Politicized And Suppressed
- Study of left-wing extremism has been suppressed or compromised by researchers sympathetic to movements.
- Rothman cites documents showing intimidation and admissions that investigators downplayed leftist threats.
Study Political Violence Holistically Not Selectively
- Policymakers must study political violence holistically rather than focusing on one side.
- Rothman urges confronting both left and right tendencies to prevent a self-reinforcing spiral of retaliation.
2020 Riots Showed Tactical Coordination Not Pure Spontaneity
- Mass tactics like black bloc and organized riot logistics showed significant coordination in 2020, contrary to claims of spontaneity.
- Researchers and law enforcement documented communication teams, munitions runners, and hidden accelerants.
