The Admirably Irresponsible Journalist w/ John R. MacArthur (Members Only #337)
Summary
Rick MacArthur, president of Harper’s Magazine, discusses the 2020 Harper’s Letter on free speech and its cultural impact. He argues that economic factors like NAFTA, rather than "wokeness," drove Trump’s 2016 victory. The conversation also touches on print media’s resurgence and MacArthur’s views on censorship.
Topics discussed
Observations on physical media readers
Memories of Prague in the 1990s
Podcast logistics and guest attire
Introduction of Rick MacArthur and Harper's Magazine
Discussion of the 2020 Harper's Letter
NAFTA and the rise of Donald Trump
Economic insecurity and cultural factors in 2016
Due process, immigration, and subscription pitch
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