Theologian and First Things editor R.R. Reno joins The Winston Marshall Show for a sweeping intellectual conversation on nationalism, identity, and the postwar consensus that still haunts the West.

Reno argues that the true crisis isn’t a conspiracy—but a consensus forged after WWII: a fear of nationalism, religion, and moral conviction, shaped by the horrors of Auschwitz and Hiroshima. He calls this the age of “weak gods”—a culture hollowed out by relativism, therapeutic liberalism, and meaning without truth.

From Karl Popper and the Open Society to the cult of DEI and the rise of populist rebellion, Reno makes the case that Western civilization is suffering from a kind of civilizational PTSD—and that only the return of “strong gods” like loyalty, love, and faith can offer redemption.

All this—postwar ideology, the collapse of civic trust, mass migration, shared mythos, and the spiritual malaise of modern life…

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

1:49 Populism and Its Global Phenomenon

4:32 The Return of Strong Gods

21:58 Karl Popper's "The Open Society and Its Enemies"

28:29 The Impact of Post-War Consensus on Education

47:33 The Return of Strong Gods and the Role of Love

1:09:32 The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Society

1:14:37 The Impact of Popper's Ideas on Conservatism

1:18:31 Loyalty and Fanaticism in Sports and Society

1:21:15 Nationalism vs. Patriotism

1:23:15 Censorship and the Never Again Mentality

1:27:54 The Death Throes of the Open Society Consensus

1:33:41 The Role of Strong Gods in Non-Western Countries

1:37:32 The Paradox of Western Ideologies

1:38:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Veteran journalist Eli Lake joins The Winston Marshall Show for a sweeping, provocative conversation on Israel, foreign lobbying, and the ideological corruption of American academia.

Lake dismantles the conspiracy theories swirling around AIPAC and explains why blaming the Israel lobby for U.S. foreign policy is both analytically lazy and politically dangerous. He warns that the real threat comes from foreign influence through backdoor channels—Qatari billions funding American universities, PR firms, and think tanks that shape the national conversation.

They dive into the Foreign Agents Registration Act, China's influence via TikTok, and the rise of academic anti-Zionism, tracing it back to Edward Said and the postcolonial dogma now dominant in elite institutions like Columbia.

All this—foreign influence, the weaponization of academia, Middle East power games, and the narrative wars shaping the West…

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Chapters

1:17 Introduction and AIPAC

5:03 Foreign Aid and Military Industrial Complex

8:21 AIPAC's Influence and Criticism

19:22 Historical Context of AIPAC and Foreign Lobbying

34:29 Qatar's Influence and Hamas Funding

45:41 Free Speech and Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil

58:22 Columbia University and Anti-Semitism

1:05:11 Qatar's Role in Middle East Negotiations

1:10:28 Arab League Plan and Ceasefire

1:13:19 Challenges and Future Leadership

1:16:07 Historical Context and Podcast Promotion

1:17:49 Conclusion

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Renowned comic and political commentator Jimmy Dore joins The Winston Marshall Show for a fiery takedown of America's broken political system—left, right, and center.

Dore rips into globalism, Bernie Sanders, open borders, and the billionaire-backed culture wars designed to keep working people divided. He argues that the real enemy isn't your neighbor—it’s the oligarchs running Washington, BlackRock, and Big Tech.

From Trump’s appeal to the populist left, to the weaponization of identity politics by corporate elites, to the deep state’s grip on foreign wars and media censorship—nothing is off-limits.

Jimmy and Winston discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict from different perspectives - October 7th, Netenyahu and the end of the recent ceasefire.

All this and much more…

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:01 Economic Policies and Globalization

07:21 Manufacturing and Globalization's Impact on Workers

10:04 Illegal Immigration and Worker Solidarity

14:41 Historical Context and Deep State Influence

21:25 Trump's Foreign Policy and Public Perception

29:15 Israel and the Greater Israel Project

44:57 Trump's Relationship with Israel and the Palestinian Conflict

55:20 Hope for the Future and the Role of Working People

1:05:44 Jimmy Dore's Political Stance and Upcoming Tour

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