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Topic: Neoconservatism

Neoconservatism is a political ideology that emerged in the United States in the 1960s, characterized by a hawkish foreign policy, a socially conservative agenda, and a skepticism towards traditional liberal policies.

More on: Neoconservatism

The podcast episodes provided illustrate various aspects of neoconservatism, including its intellectual origins, its connections to gender and masculinity, its influence on American foreign policy, and its evolution within the broader conservative movement.

For example, the episode "Write Like a Man" (w/ Ronnie Grinberg) explores how neoconservative intellectuals developed a notion of secular Jewish masculinity, which in turn shaped their political ideologies. Similarly, the episode Why the Right Loves Foreign Dictators (w/ Jacob Heilbrunn) examines the neoconservatives' long-standing support for authoritarian leaders abroad.

Other episodes, such as Arguing the World: Howe, Kristol, Glazer, and Bell [Teaser] and After the Theocons (w/ Damon Linker), provide critical analyses of the neoconservative movement, its impact, and its relationship with other factions within the broader conservative landscape.

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