On this week’s episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with Aaron Shuster about his Tablet article “Entryism Comes to America,” which argues that the U.S. should follow France’s lead and have a serious inquiry into and discussion of what the rise of Islamism means for the nation’s prevailing culture and politics.
On the news round-up, Zane and Varney discuss a trio of articles – two from the New York Times, one from Politico – reporting that President Trump appears to be rewarding states that voted for him and punishing those that did not as his administration dispenses disaster relief and other monies approved by Congress. While praising the legacy media for shining a light on the Trump administration, Zane and Varney also discuss how a New York Times article on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recent testimony before Congress and a Washington Post article about how Joe Biden’s post-presidential career has been hobbled by health issues (including Stage 4 prostate cancer) reveal the ways legacy media outlets often protect people and parties they support.
00:00 Introduction to Entryism and Political Context
11:23 The Role of Media in Political Reporting
12:20 Understanding Entryism: A Deep Dive
22:50 Cultural Integration vs. Subjugation
30:44 The Future of American Values and Politics
31:43 The Core Values of Civilization
34:57 Immigration and National Identity
36:05 The Influence of Academia on Culture
39:16 The Alliance of Radical Left and Islamic Thought
41:11 Challenges of Immigration in Europe
43:00 Cultural Resistance and the Fight for Identity
45:29 The Need for a Cultural Revival
47:48 Historical Context of Immigration and Assimilation
51:49 Shared Values and Cultural Integration 54:21 Potential Solutions for Immigration Issues
