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The Man Who Thinks Trump Should Be King

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The Man Who Thinks Trump Should Be King

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

2025/06/05
The Political Scene | The New Yorker

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

2025/06/05
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The New Yorker staff writer Ava Kofman joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss her recent Profile of the iconoclastic right-wing blogger Curtis Yarvin. They discuss Yarvin’s desire to end American democracy by installing a monarch, whether his provocations can be s...

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In this episode, Ava Kofman and Tyler Foggatt delve into the controversial world of Curtis Yarvin, a right-wing blogger whose ideas challenge the foundations of American democracy. The discussion explores how Yarvin's advocacy for replacing democracy with monarchy has resonated within tech circles and among conservative political figures.
03:36
Neo-reactionary thought holds that humans are unequal and advocates for a return to monarchical society.
09:58
Yarvin's influence grows as powerful figures cite his work
18:42
Yarvin criticizes the Trump administration for implementing his ideas in half-measures, calling it a 'vibe coup'.
31:04
Yarvin believes the US is an oligarchy, not a democracy

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Who is Curtis Yarvin and Why Does He Want a Monarchy?
00:00
How Neo-Reactionary Ideas Merge with Futuristic Governance
03:36
Why Tech Leaders Are Embracing Radical Political Change
09:58
What Impact Has Yarvin Had on Right-Wing Policies?
12:59
Can Democracy Survive Yarvin's Vision of Elite Rule?
21:24

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Tyler Foggatt: Hey, Ava. Thanks so much for being here. Ava Kofman: Thanks so much for having me. Great to be here. Tyler Foggatt: You just finished spending a bunch of time with Curtis Yarvin. Is there a specific experience that you had with Yarvin? Or ...