Mona Charen, Policy Editor at THE BULWARK, on what it means to be conservative. And no, Trump / MAGA is not conservative.

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other

What does it mean to be a conservative? (And no, Donald Trump is not a conservative.) Can the Republican Party be redeemed? What implications does any of this have on the 2024 election and beyond?

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In this episode, we’re joined by Mona Charon, Policy Editor at The Bulwark and host of the podcasts Just Between Us and Beg to Differ. We explore the state of democracy, the role of media, and the evolving definitions of conservatism. Mona reflects on her experiences living in Israel, the challenges of peace negotiations, and her perspective on the Biden administration's policies. We discuss the extremism in both U.S. political parties, the impact of Trump's leadership, and the Republican Party's future post-Trump. Mona also details her work at The Bulwark and advocates for media integrity and accountability.

02:17 Reflections on Israel and October 7th

03:52 Hope and Challenges for Israel

07:27 The Complexity of Peace Negotiations

12:04 Biden Administration's Stance on Israel

18:05 Trump's Threat to Jews

25:47 Biden's Presidency: Successes and Failures

30:25 Defining Conservatism Today

35:40 The Media's Role in the Information Age

37:47 The Tactic of Flooding the Zone with Sh!t

40:52 The Future of the Republican Party

42:56 Personal Journey: From Conservative Voice to Trump Critic

46:03 Facing Threats and Harassment

47:26 Understanding the Mindset of Threatening Individuals

49:09 Reclaiming Civility and Decency

52:54 The 2024 Election and Political Landscape

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