Are socialist beliefs unpopular? A response to Freddie deBoer

I’m a big fan of Freddie deBoer’s writing. His book The Cult of Smart is a persuasive critique of the meritocratic ideals proclaimed by defenders of American capitalism. His essay Planet of Cops is one of the best things that’s been written about the moralistic and censorious trends that increasingly distort American culture. He’s been a guest on my show three times, talking about…