The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal

Ep 932 The Evil That Men Do

Driftglass and Blue Gal Episode 932

How did the late Charlie Kirk build his multi-million dollar empire, and what role did billionaire oligarchs play in funding his operation?  And why was it so worth it to them to dump millions on this right-wing demagogue? 

What critical facts does Ezra Klein conveniently leave out when praising Kirk's "moxie and fearlessness"? 

There's a huge difference between democratic discourse/debate and Kirk's actual legacy.  And today, at least, too many pundits appear to have Stockholm Syndrome, terrified to tell the truth about white nationalism, right-wing lies, and how projects based on the same get lavishly funded.  

The difference between persuasion and demagoguing, and why mainstream pundits can't tell them apart… Also, being a racist ahole because hey, the money is great, on today’s Professional Left Podcast…

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