Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
This week, we're sharing Richard Hanania and Noah Smith’s live conversation from Feb 6th, recorded for their Substack audiences. This is the first time the two writers have met, and in this conversation they covered fundamental differences between the American right and left movements. They also discuss Elon Musk's positioning as the future Republican kingmaker and Noah's theory that Musk envisions coordinating a global "anti-woke alliance" with Putin and Xi.
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SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co
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FOLLOW ON X:
@RichardHanania
@noahpinion
@eriktorenberg
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RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Richard Hanania’s Newsletter: richardhanania.com
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
Too many Americans still fear the future: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/too-many-americans-still-fear-the
The chaos has arrived: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/the-chaos-has-arrived
Trump's Executive Branch Revolution: richardhanania.com/p/trumps-executive-branch-revolution
Trump impose large tariffs in first year?: https://manifold.markets/RichardHanania/trump-impose-large-tariffs-in-first?play=false
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:12) Discussion on Gaza policy and Trump's influence
(03:49) Trump's Middle East policy and Gaza refugees
(09:01) China's zero COVID policy and Western influence
(14:35) Sponsors: Netsuite | Found
(16:59) Trump, Putin, and the Ukraine conflict
(32:00) Sponsors: Adquick | Incogni
(34:21) Historical parallels: Spanish Civil War and modern politics
(40:47) Alt-right factions and tech right conflicts
(43:02) Elon Musk's ideology and influence
(45:43) Historical analogies and global politics
(53:27) Embracing the future: technology and society
(58:41) Political landscape and future predictions
(01:11:02) Building a massive audience on Substack
(01:16:25) Wrap
This week, we're sharing Richard Hanania and Noah Smith’s live conversation from Feb 6th, recorded for their Substack audiences. This is the first time the two writers have met, and in this conversation they covered fundamental differences between the American right and left movements. They also discuss Elon Musk's positioning as the future Republican kingmaker and Noah's theory that Musk envisions coordinating a global "anti-woke alliance" with Putin and Xi.
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SPONSORS:
NetSuite
More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: netsuite.com/102
AdQuick
The easiest way to book out-of-home ads (like billboards, vehicle wraps, and airport displays) the same way you would order an Uber. Ready to get your brand the attention it deserves? Visit adquick.com today to start reaching your customers in the real world.
Found
Found provides small business owners tools to track expenses, calculate taxes, manage cashflow, send invoices and more. Open a Found account for free at found.com/econ102
Incogni
Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ECON102 at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/econ102
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SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co
–
FOLLOW ON X:
@RichardHanania
@noahpinion
@eriktorenberg
@turpentinemedia
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RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Richard Hanania’s Newsletter: richardhanania.com
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
Too many Americans still fear the future: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/too-many-americans-still-fear-the
The chaos has arrived: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/the-chaos-has-arrived
Trump's Executive Branch Revolution: richardhanania.com/p/trumps-executive-branch-revolution
Trump impose large tariffs in first year?: https://manifold.markets/RichardHanania/trump-impose-large-tariffs-in-first?play=false
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:12) Discussion on Gaza policy and Trump's influence
(03:49) Trump's Middle East policy and Gaza refugees
(09:01) China's zero COVID policy and Western influence
(14:35) Sponsors: Netsuite | Found
(16:59) Trump, Putin, and the Ukraine conflict
(32:00) Sponsors: Adquick | Incogni
(34:21) Historical parallels: Spanish Civil War and modern politics
(40:47) Alt-right factions and tech right conflicts
(43:02) Elon Musk's ideology and influence
(45:43) Historical analogies and global politics
(53:27) Embracing the future: technology and society
(58:41) Political landscape and future predictions
(01:11:02) Building a massive audience on Substack
(01:16:25) Wrap
