The Rise of the Not-Left, with William Deresiewicz
Episode 293 · June 16th, 2025 · 1 hr 9 mins
About this Episode
In this episode of Give and Take, Scott talks with essayist and cultural critic William Deresiewicz about his provocative piece Post Election, published in Salmagundi magazine. They explore the growing disaffection with the contemporary left among intellectuals, artists, and other traditional allies, and the emergence of what Deresiewicz calls the “not-left.” It's a wide-ranging conversation about politics, culture, class, and what it means to think independently in a polarized age.
You can find Bill's essay here.