The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg A Helping of Hegel and a Morsel of Marx
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May 2, 2026 A romp through philosophical riffs on Hegel and Marx, including what makes someone a 'world-historical' figure. A critique of claims that contemporary leaders fit that mold. Discussions of Marxism’s staying power in academia and which of its insights endure. A look at incentives behind advocacy groups, cultural signaling like transgressive tattoos, and why humans chase struggle for meaning.
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Jonah's Green Carpet Moment At TCM Festival
- Jonah Goldberg recounts attending the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival with his daughter and walking a green carpet.
- He describes meeting Jane Fonda, watching Barefoot in the Park, and feeling out of place among film personalities.
Why Minor Slips From Elderly Speakers Feel Jarring
- Human brains read faces at a deep, pre-verbal level, causing small lapses in elderly speakers to feel jarring.
- Goldberg uses Jane Fonda's minor verbal slips to illustrate the uncanny-valley reaction to age-related changes.
Why Calling Trump A Hegelian Figure Misleads
- Labeling Trump a Hegelian world historical figure ignores Hegel's teleological optimism and misapplies the concept.
- Goldberg argues Trump's ego and brutality don't equate to Hegel's progressive, idea-driven historical advance.
