02:00 NYT: Hooray! WNBA and media bully Caitlin Clark into denouncing critics of the racist and heterophobic violence perpetrated against her, https://www.stevesailer.net/p/nyt-hooray-wnba-and-media-bully-caitlin
04:00 Steve Sailer: It’s time for a national conversation about racist violence … in the WNBA, https://www.stevesailer.net/p/its-time-for-a-national-conversation
06:00 DNC Begins: Can Harris Get Boost She Needs vs Trump? | Mark Halperin, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBifdcaLH-w
18:00 Why Hanania is voting Republican, https://substack.com/@richardhanania/p-147665224
20:00 Richard Hanania’s confident proclamations about covid show that he doesn’t have a clue, https://www.richardhanania.com/p/are-covid-restrictions-the-new-tsa
29:30 Hanania claims he can write as well as Shakespeare, https://www.takimag.com/article/32214/
35:00 Kamala received her first bad press last Friday, https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/philboas/2024/08/19/kamala-harris-economic-plan-price-gouging-controls/74859756007/
36:00 Steve Sailer: Shut up about race & IQ, https://www.richardhanania.com/p/shut-up-about-race-and-iq
40:00 Richard Hanania talks to Nathan Cofnas, https://www.richardhanania.com/p/how-much-truth-can-we-take
48:00 Kamala calling for price controls was dumb, https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/philboas/2024/08/19/kamala-harris-economic-plan-price-gouging-controls/74859756007/
55:00 If Books Could Kill: The Origins of Woke, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/richard-hananias-the-origins-of-woke/id1651876897?i=1000661885769
58:00 Kamala gets her first bad press
1:18:50 Why Trump gets away with his lies
1:22:00 Kamala Harris: A Story of Cover-Up, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0y2dH3bYy4
1:26:00 Does Kamala have a drinking problem?
Podnotes summary: I’ve been reading Richard Hanania’s posts and noticed he seems to primarily care about his ego. His top Twitter post brags that 1% of his newsletter subscribers are from elite schools, revealing his priorities.
Richard Hanania is like Richard Spencer in seeking attention but different from Mike Benz who commits to causes beyond himself. For example, despite Benz’s outlandish claim of running cyber for the State Department, he supports free speech and Republicans earnestly.
Steve Sailer pointed out an issue in women’s basketball: WNBA star Caitlyn Clark faced racist violence which was ignored by the media. Instead of addressing this serious matter, Richard Hanania mocked it for self-promotion.
At political events like the Democratic National Convention, journalists show bias based on party lines. Some reporters favor Democrats while being hostile toward Republicans. This reflects a deeper division within parties themselves – Democrats united versus Republican tensions around Trump’s conduct.
Richard Hanania dismisses significant issues like nuclear war risks with Russia over Ukraine or Taiwan’s defense against China as trivial compared to economic growth when voting Republican. He also flip-flops on ideologies for acceptance – once alt-right now claiming liberalism with conditions for supporting either party based on policies like euthanasia or abortion rights rather than cultural values or serious global concerns.
On COVID-19, Richard downplays its severity compared to flu without solid evidence and provides misleading information about vaccines and children’s risk levels – showing a lack of seriousness in his approach towards important matters.
Steve Sailer noted that despite Richard Nun’s impressive credentials, including a law degree from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from UCLA, his online boasting could damage his reputation. His transformation from an overweight high school dropout to a skinny public intellectual is remarkable. Despite his achievements, he must keep his ego in check; Harper Collins editors help with this in print but not online.
Richard Hanania has become known for discussing topics like the origins of woke, which others have covered before him. Steve believes no one else could’ve written it quite like Richard did.
As election season approaches, there’s potential for candidates to appeal to independents and Trump-leaning Republicans. While some momentum seems lost after bad press regarding price gouging allegations, it’s unclear if this will significantly impact polls or campaign dynamics.
Tensions within political campaigns are typical; even Biden’s campaign experienced division. Current unity may be fragile due to differing views on issues such as Israel-Palestine relations.
The Democratic National Convention appears promising with well-produced events featuring notable speakers and possibly surprising guests contributing to its success.
There’s debate over whether being overly optimistic about electoral chances poses risks for Democrats who might become complacent or misjudge voter sentiments outside their bubble – especially concerning controversial policy proposals like price controls.
Nathan Cofnas offers serious intellectual contributions by analyzing influential works like Kevin McDonald’s “Culture of Critique,” despite facing criticism for his views on race science at Cambridge—a university less influenced by mainstream American academic trends than Oxford or Harvard.
In contrast, Richard Hanania seeks attention rather than adhering strictly to evidence when presenting theories—something critics argue can lead narratives away from reality towards self-promotion.
Finally, discussions around Trump’s behavior suggest that while some view him as increasingly erratic under pressure from opponents like Kamala Harris’ campaign team—which is adept at using humor and memes—others see consistency in Trump’s approach since 2016 and believe accusations of madness are exaggerated by those strongly opposed to him.
The team running Kamala Harris’s campaign is doing an exceptional job, pushing her to the top of the polls despite challenges. The podcast “If Books Could Kill” offers interesting points on various topics, including a critique of Richard Hana’s book “The Origins of Woke.” They question his arguments and point out inconsistencies in conservative books that repetitively criticize ‘wokeness.’
In one episode, they discuss how disparities are often misattributed solely to discrimination without considering other factors. The hosts also delve into workplace diversity initiatives and civil rights laws’ unintended consequences.
Regarding politics, there’s a discussion about Trump supporters overlooking his lies because past presidents have also been dishonest. This context makes them see Trump as no different when it comes to truthfulness but still their preferred choice due to alignment with their interests.
Overall, the podcast provides critical analysis of right-wing ideas and emphasizes the importance of listening to opposing viewpoints for a comprehensive understanding of political ideologies.
Figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, despite making valid points, often discredit themselves. Candace Owens was once productive with her mid-level IQ content aimed at a general audience. The book Greg refers to criticizes how liberal elites have hijacked civil rights law, focusing on affirmative action, disparate impact, harassment law, and Title IX.
Richard Hanania is criticized for not being factual or thorough in his work; he’s seen as seeking attention rather than accuracy. Disparate impact is discussed—how the Civil Rights Act outlawed employment discrimination without defining it clearly—and how this ambiguity was addressed by the Supreme Court.
Peter Schweizer’s investigation into Kamala Harris reveals her political rise and questionable actions during her career. She ran against the San Francisco incumbent DA who was investigating corruption and priest sex abuse cases but dropped these investigations after winning office with support from influential individuals including Willie Brown.
As California attorney general, she protected allies while targeting enemies—for instance shutting down probes into health supplement companies represented by her husband’s firm. Her decisions also favored powerful donors over public service when dealing with hospital sales.
There are rumors about Kamala Harris having a drinking problem which haven’t been confirmed but suggest she hasn’t been fully vetted along with other aspects of her personal life and career which could affect her favorability in politics.
