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Exploring the ideas, and interviewing the writers, featured at The UnPopulist. www.theunpopulist.net

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Welcome to Zooming In. I’m Berny Belvedere for The UnPopulist. The World Cup is finally here! It’s hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It’s the largest World Cup in history. On Thursday, Mexico kicked off the competition by beating South... more

Welcome to Zooming In. I'm Berny Belvedere, senior editor of The UnPopulist. I'm joined today by Raymond Roberts, author of A Democratic and Republican Faith, a theologically serious and hopeful book that recovers what authentic Christian faith actua... more

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Our latest installment of The UnPopulist Live took place on Friday, April 24, when senior editor Berny Belvedere sat down with Center for New Liberalism co-founder Jeremiah Johnson and New York City New Liberals political director Tibita Kaneene to d... more

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Welcome to Zooming In at The UnPopulist.

The last few weeks have been, to put it mildly, politically difficult for the president—as his draconian deportation crackdown, the Iran war, soaring oil prices, and inflation crater his approval ratings. At ... more

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Recent Guests

Raymond Roberts
Author of A Democratic and Republican Faith
Author, The UnPopulist discussion partner
Episode: The Disarray of Protestant Churches Is Bad News for American Liberal Democracy: A Conversation with Raymond R. Roberts
Jeremiah Johnson
Co-founder, Center for New Liberalism
Center for New Liberalism
Episode: Mamdani's 100-Plus Days: Abundance Liberal or Democratic Socialist? A Discussion
Tibita Kaneene
Political Director, New York City Chapter of the Center for New Liberalism
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Episode: Mamdani's 100-Plus Days: Abundance Liberal or Democratic Socialist? A Discussion
Jamelle Bouie
New York Times columnist
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Episode: Where Will the GOP—and Where Should Democrats—Go After Trump: A Conversation with Jamelle Bouie
Veronique de Rugy
Economist
Mercator Center
Episode: Trump Proved to be Unimaginably Bad for the Free Market Cause: A Conversation with Veronique de Rugy
Bill Kristol
Editor at large at The Bulwark; former chief of staff to Vice President Dan Quayle
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Episode: The Case for Impeaching Trump Even if He's Not Convicted: A Conversation with Bill Kristol
Jason Mangone
Executive Director of More In Common
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Episode: Not All Trump Voters Love Him but They Regard the Other Side as Out of Touch with Them: A Conversation with Jason Mangone
Toby Buckle
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Episode: Manosphere Men Want a Society That Loves Them For Their Vices: A Conversation With Toby Buckle
John Cassidy
Longtime columnist at The New Yorker, author of Capitalism and Its Critics
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Episode: How the Right and the Left Converged Against Capitalism: A Conversation With John Cassidy

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
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    Listened to the latest ep with Berny and Rauch and it was sobering, but also moving to hear an atheist hope for a revival of true Christianity. Thank you for the work you do, Unpopulist. We need your voices now more than ever.

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Trump Proved to be Unimaginably Bad for the Free Market Cause: A Conversation with Veronique de Rugy
Q: Are there any positive economic outcomes from Trump-era policies that could withstand scrutiny?
Yes, the guest acknowledges some deregulation in energy and certain AI-related policies, plus regulatory clarity in AI governance, but argues that these gains are fragile because they come with a broader pattern of cronyism, executive overreach, and political targeting that undermines the free-market framework.
Trump Proved to be Unimaginably Bad for the Free Market Cause: A Conversation with Veronique de Rugy
Q: What are the main ways Trump expanded executive power and how did that affect markets?
The guest points to more than 200 executive orders, executive-directed subsidies, and selective nationalization moves that undermined independent agencies and market expectations, making policy more unpredictable and eroding long-term institutional health even when some growth areas seemed to benefit.
Manosphere Men Want a Society That Loves Them For Their Vices: A Conversation With Toby Buckle
Q: Is there a recommended path for individuals torn between traditional and modern identities?
The guests advocate choosing personally meaningful archetypes, emphasizing self-direction and the happiness that comes from living authentically within a plural framework rather than chasing a single, fixed ideal.
Manosphere Men Want a Society That Loves Them For Their Vices: A Conversation With Toby Buckle
Q: What is it that men want, and why does this matter in political discourse?
Buckles explains that men's desires are varied and not universal, and that much of the debate comes from contested norms about what constitutes an appropriate masculine life. He distinguishes between descriptive tendencies and normative ideals, arguing that liberal pluralism should accommodate diverse paths to fulfillment.
A Revival of True Christianity Would Also Revive American Liberal Democracy: A Conversation with Jonathan Rauch
Q: How can the church improve its engagement with its fundamental teachings?
Rauch suggests the church should refocus on Jesus' teachings, which emphasize moral principles that can revitalize Christian engagement in societal issues effectively.

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The show shines a lens on contemporary politics, policy, and culture through long-form conversations with prominent writers, scholars, and policy analysts. Episodes frequently critique liberalism, capitalism, and governance, while probing the intersections of ideology, free expression, and democratic institutions. Notable strengths include high-profile guests from think tanks, academia, and journalism, plus a willingness to challenge orthodoxies with historical context and sharp analytical framing. The format tends to attract listeners who enjoy rigorous, opinionated debates about current events and long-running ideological shifts.

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