Why Postliberalism Failed | Interview: James M. Patterson and Thomas D. Howes
The article features an interview with authors James M. Patterson and Thomas D. Howes discussing their book on postliberalism. They explore various themes related to postliberalism, including its institutional future and connections to figures like Viktor Orbán. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of postliberalism in contemporary politics.
- ▪Jonah Goldberg hosts the interview on his podcast, The Remnant.
- ▪The authors discuss the themes of their upcoming book titled 'Why Postliberalism Failed'.
- ▪Key topics include anti-liberalism, elite capture, and national conservatism.
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Why Postliberalism Failed | Interview: James M. Patterson and Thomas D. Howes Jonah Goldberg / May 27, 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 Jonah Goldberg is infamous for muttering venomous curses against postliberalism at odd moments, such as while flossing or playing backgammon with Steve Hayes. Recognizing that to the layman this might seem rabid or antisocial, Jonah has invited two authors of a recent book on postliberalism to give some background on this puzzling phenomenon. The trio discusses postliberalism vs.
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