Rod and Kale discuss the immediate
aftermath of the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan
and the 20 years in the making debacle. How did this happen, and
who is to be held accountable? They discuss the resonances between
this disgraceful exit and the exit from Vietnam. Will there be a
hostage crisis in the aftermath? Does this catastrophe reveal a
breakdown in our intelligence capabilities, our diplomacy, our
political will and overall sense-making?
They they transition to a discussion of
social media's role not only in public virtue signaling amongst the
elites, but the increasing role the virtual spaces play in our
ongoing cultural crisis. What have all these things done to the
collective trust?
A new podcast from The American Conservative, presented by Kale Zelden and bestselling author Rod Dreher, exploring faith, culture, and public affairs.