The Gray Area with Sean Illing So, what exactly is the “New Right?”
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Aug 18, 2025 
Laura Field, a political theorist and author of *Furious Minds*, dives into the rise of the 'New Right' and its ideological roots that challenge American liberal democracy. She discusses the movement’s diverse factions, like Claremonters and national conservatives, and their influences on mainstream politics. Field emphasizes the importance of engagement from ordinary Americans, highlighting theobscure yet impactful ideas circulating in underground circles. This fascinating conversation uncovers the complexities and contradictions within the New Right.
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What Defines The MAGA New Right
- The MAGA New Right rejects the Reagan-Buckley fusion of markets, social conservatism, and anti-communism.
- It centers economic nationalism, secure borders, and aggressive social conservatism as its core orientation.
Gender Dynamics And Manliness Focus
- The New Right world is overwhelmingly male and often openly misogynist in writing.
- Gender concerns shape movement dynamics and its appeal to young men.
Three Main Factions And Their Fault Lines
- The New Right splits into Claremonters, post-liberals, and national conservatives with overlapping goals.
- Major fissures include economics, tolerance for hard-right actors, and visions for moral order.
