The Re-Education with Eli Lake

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Ep. 26: The Russian Soul Jul 27, 2022

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In this episode Eli looks at what recent Russian history tells us about the relationship between the Russian state and its citizens, and why so many Russian leaders have been so cruel. His guest is Fred Kagan, the director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute.

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00:02 Introduction

00:23 Monologue

11:44 Interview with Fred Kagan

Ep. 25: Jokes that Kill Jul 22, 2022

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The First Avenue club in Minneapolis helped break Prince, one of the most controversial artists of the 1980s despite backlash that decade from social conservatives who worried that his music was dangerous for the youth. Today that same club has caved to pressure from moral scolds on the left who claim Dave Chappelle's comedy endangers the trans community. In this episode Eli and guest, Jeff Blehar examine First Avenue's decision to cave to the censors.

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00:02 Introduction

00:17 Monologue

13:00 Interview with Jeff Blehar

Ep. 24: The Misery of Modernity Jul 20, 2022

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In this episode of the Re-Education, I examine why so many Americans are filled with despair when the quality of life has improved so much in the last century. My guest is the host of the Good Faith Effort podcast, Ari Lamm.

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0:02 Introduction

00:24 Monologue

11:58 Interview with Ari Lamm

Ep. 23: Great Artist/Terrible Politics Jul 14, 2022

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In this episode, Eli explores why so many creative geniuses have embraced some truly vulgar and horrific political causes and movements. His guest is Vice reporter and Fifth Column podcaster, Michael Moynihan.

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0:04 Introduction

0:22 Monologue

9:38 Interview with Michael Moynihan

Ep. 22: The New Puritans Jul 12, 2022

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In this episode, the Re-education examines the similarities between the woke scolds of today and the puritans of earlier moral panics in America. Our guest is Noah Rothman, the author of the new book, "The Rise of the New Puritans."

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0:06 - Introduction

0:24 - Monologue

7:03 - Interview with Noah Rothman

Ep. 21: Star-Spangled Banger Jul 04, 2022

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In this bonus episode, Eli argues America deserves a better national anthem than the Star-Spangled Banner and suggests four alternatives.

Ep. 20: Independence Day Jul 01, 2022

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Happy Birthday, America. On this episode, Eli and author Tevi Troy explore the cultural legacy of our national charter and the tension between order and liberty, safety and freedom.

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0:08 - Introduction

0:31 - Monologue

7:09 - Interview with Tevi Troy

Ep. 19: Red Pill Jun 28, 2022

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On Today's Re-Education, Eli examines the phenomenon of the red pill in our politics today, people who have chosen to pursue an uncomfortable truth despite enormous pressure to go on believing a lie. His guest is Maud Maron, a New York City public defender who is now running for Congress in a crowded primary.

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0:03 - Introduction

0:51 - Monologue

9:44 - Interview with Maud Maron

Ep. 18: Saudi Arabia Jun 21, 2022

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In this episode, Eli explores why it’s hard to shun an ally like Saudi Arabia, even when the new Saudi crown prince acts like a tyrant. If there were easy answers in foreign policy, every pundit would be a statesman.

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0:03 - Introduction

0:24 - Monologue

9:03 - Interview with Brian Katulis

Ep. 17: The Secret City Jun 16, 2022

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In this episode, we examine what life was like for gays and lesbians when they were second-class citizens and forced to live in the closet and how and why this unjust regime changed. The guest is the author of a new history of gay Washington, Jamie Kirchick.

0:03 - Introduction

0:52 - Monologue

7:09 - Interview with Jamie Kirchick

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