Know Your Enemy

Stanford historian Jennifer Burns joins the hosts to discuss her biography of Milton Friedman, exploring his radical ideas, his variety of libertarianism, and his respect for women. They delve into Friedman's views on regulation, the Federal Reserve, and civil rights, as well as his role in the economic transformation of Chile. The chapter analyzes Friedman's legacy and his impact on economics.

Subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon to listen to this premium episode, and all of our bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/knowyourenemyKnow Your Enemy Latin America correspondent David Adler returns to breakdown the (terrible) election results from Argentina, where Javier Milei, a deranged disciple of Murray Rothbard, Milton Friedman, and Austrian economics, who consults his cloned dogs for political advice and promises to tear down the Peronist state with a chainsaw, has won the presidency.David is the General Coordinator of the Progressive International, and despite what he tells people at parties, unrelated to Sam.Further ReadingQuinn Slobodian, "Monster of the Mainstream," New Statesman, Nov 20, 2023Murray Rothbard, "Right-Wing Populism: A Strategy for the Paleo Movement,"  Rothbard-Rockwell Report, Jan 1992.John Ganz, "Murray Rothbard's America," Unpopular Front, May 30, 2022.Manuel García Gojon “Will Argentina’s Next President Be a Rothbardian?” The Mises Institute, Jul 4, 2022. Philipp Bagus, "Javier's Milei's Populist Strategy in Argentina Is Working," The Mises Institute, Sept 14, 2023.

Jeet Heer, contributor at The Nation, joins the hosts to discuss Gary Wills's book 'The Kennedy Imprisonment' which debunks the myths surrounding the Kennedys. They explore the Kennedys' pursuit of power, Joseph Kennedy's creation of myths around his sons, and the family's treatment of women. The chapter also touches on the similarities between the Kennedys and Trump and their use of charisma in governance.

Topics discussed include the right-wing panic over children, leaving grad school, Tillich, Niebuhr, and Dorothy Day, why 21st century Bob Dylan is the best Bob Dylan, and teaching a course on post-war conservatism.

Topics discussed include the crisis in Israel and Palestine, the influence of postliberal thinkers on the right, polarization and our political future, the state of the GOP, Willie Nelson, conservative art (and artists), and more!

Expert on anti-Semitism and right-wing intellectuals, John Ganz, joins the podcast to discuss William F. Buckley Jr.'s book 'In Search of Anti-Semitism.' The podcast explores the controversy surrounding anti-Semitic sentiments within the conservative movement, the division between paleo-conservatives and neoconservatives, and the presence of anti-Semitism in conservative circles. It also delves into the impact of anti-Semitic views on anti-Israel sentiments and critiques of Buckley's book, as well as incidents related to anti-Semitism and its emergence as a political ideology on the right.

This podcast episode discusses the ousting of Republican congressman Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. It explores the motion to vacate and the events that led to McCarthy's fall from grace. The episode also examines the deranged state of the Republican caucus in the House and the reasons behind it. The chapter highlights the decentralization of authority in the Republican party due to social media and conservative media outlets, leading to conflicts within the party.

Analyzing the recent Republican debate and its implications on worker rights and populism, the chapter questions the party's commitment to the working class and criticizes Trump's stance on job protection.

Mari Cohen, Alex Kane, and Peter Beinart join the host to discuss the conflict between Elon Musk and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), exploring the ADL's history and its complicated politics. They delve into the ADL's involvement in civil rights issues, its relationship with Israel, and its surveillance activities. They also highlight the tensions within the organization and the challenges it faces. The podcast explores the contradictions of the ADL's stance on ethno-nationalism and its role in combating hate speech.

Former president Donald Trump, currently facing 91 criminal charges, discussed his efforts to steal the 2020 election. The indictments reveal the deranged attempts made by Trump and his team to overturn the election, along with the complicity of the Republican Party. The podcast explores the risks and rewards of criminally charging a former president and how Trump's legal problems may impact the 2024 race.