A Helping of Hegel and a Morsel of Marx
Jonah Goldberg reflects on his visit to Los Angeles for the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival, sharing personal anecdotes and philosophical musings. He touches on topics ranging from Hegel and Marx to contemporary political figures and cultural issues. The piece blends commentary on film, history, and ideology in his characteristic style.
- ▪Jonah Goldberg attended the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival in Los Angeles.
- ▪He discussed the film 'A Face in a Crowd' and defended director Elia Kazan against criticism related to the McCarthy era.
- ▪Goldberg connects philosophical ideas from Hegel and Marx to modern politics, including commentary on Donald Trump as a world-historical figure.
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A Helping of Hegel and a Morsel of Marx 15 15 Jonah Goldberg / May 2, 2026 Unlocked The Remnant Listen on your player of choice Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section Episode Transcript People go to Los Angeles for lots of reasons: fame, money, food, outstanding weather, love of the movies, hatred of themselves, etc. Jonah Goldberg, perhaps uniquely, goes to philosophize.
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