Episode 293: The Rise of the Not-Left, with William Deresiewicz

16/06/2025 1h 9min

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In this episode of Give and Take, Scott talks with essayist and cultural critic William Deresiewicz about his provocative piece Post Election, published in Salmagundi magazine. They explore the growing disaffection with the contemporary left among intellectuals, artists, and other traditional allies, and the emergence of what Deresiewicz calls the “not-left.” It's a wide-ranging conversation about politics, culture, class, and what it means to think independently in a polarized age.
You can find Bill's essay here. (https://salmagundi.skidmore.edu/articles/1242-post-election) Special Guest: William Deresiewicz.

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