Elite Human Capital and America's Future W/ Richard Hanania

Richard Hanania joins Erik Torenberg to discuss his upcoming book on elite human capital, the future of American politics, and his evolving views on culture war issues. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/af273f6...

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Richard’s newsletter: https://www.richardhanania.com/


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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction and discussion of elite human capital
(02:10) Definition and characteristics of elite human capital
(08:40) Media institutions and their role in society
(14:50) Discussion of Trump and political dynamics
(21:30) Analysis of JD Vance and the tech right
(26:15) Foreign policy perspectives on Ukraine and Israel
(31:45) Immigration and demographic challenges
(37:20) East Asian fertility rates and cultural conformity
(42:30) High variance culture and American society
(46:15) Discussion of the 2024 election
(51:40) Analysis of Biden judges and policy implications
(55:20) Final thoughts on political polarization
(56:28) Wrap up and conclusion