Southern Men, MAGA, and the Politics of Identity
What happened to the Southern values many men were raised to believe in, and how did MAGA become part of that identity? We talk with Robert Arnold about Southern masculinity, political identity, the appeal of anti-establishment politics, and why he believes voters need a stronger moral framework than party loyalty. We also get into why the left does not need its own Joe Rogan, how state and local politics shape everyday life, and what authenticity looks like in a political culture built around outrage. Robert also shares how his background in economics and writing influences the way he…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.