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Firewall with Bradley Tusk

Firewall

Am I Too Hard On The Left?

MAR 17, 202643 MIN
Firewall with Bradley Tusk

Am I Too Hard On The Left?

MAR 17, 202643 MIN

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Progressives make life hard on the rest of us, Bradley argues, by claiming to champion the poorest Americans while supporting policies that reflect their own biases and selfishness. But his ultimate conclusion is that far-left behavior, for all its flaws, is fundamentally and recognizably human — driven by a mix of self-interest, genuine idealism and the universal desire to belong to something meaningful.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: [email protected] to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube.