How Wokeness Hijacked the West | Eric Kaufmann x The Peter McCormack Show

Eric Kaufmann is a political scientist, professor, and author specialising in cultural politics, demographics, and the rise of woke ideology, advocating for post-progressivism and free speech in academia and society.

In this interview we discuss how woke ideology, cultural overreach, and progressive dominance have reshaped the Western world. From the suppression of free speech to the radical transformation of institutions, Kaufmann reveals how an elite ruling class has manipulated the system to silence dissent and enforce ideological conformity. He also explains how the education system has become a breeding ground for ideological indoctrination, manufacturing an entire generation that sees dissent as dangerous rather than necessary.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:29 - What Is Post-Progressivism?
00:08:29 - The Origins of Modern Progressivism
00:12:46 - How Academia Fueled Woke Ideology
00:16:58 - The Left-Wing Bias in Universities
00:20:00 - Why the Civil Service Leans Left
00:23:58 - Do People Really Believe Woke Ideas?
00:26:15 - Schools Are the Real Battleground
00:30:00 - Indoctrination in Education
00:35:43 - Why Teachers Push Ideology
00:40:00 - Can Woke Culture Be Reversed?
00:42:02 - Is Post-Progressivism the Future?
00:46:12 - Progressivism’s Wins & Overreach
00:55:00 - The Trans Debate as a Breaking Point
01:00:01 - Why People Fear Speaking Out
01:04:18 - Free Speech & The FA
01:09:46 - How Institutions Silence Debate
01:15:00 - The Role of Government in Culture
01:20:44 - Is There an Elite Shift Against Woke?
01:25:00 - Populism: The Democratic Response
01:30:55 - Will Reform Party Reshape UK Politics?
01:35:52 - Can Progressivism Course-Correct?
01:40:00 - How the Right Is Gaining Influence
01:45:17 - Why the Left Is Losing Its Edge
01:50:22 - Advice to Young Progressives
01:55:00 - Final Thoughts

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