How is the Alt-Right the Legacy of American Slavery? (Part 2)

American Socrates

American Socrates
How is the Alt-Right the Legacy of American Slavery? (Part 2)
Jun 25, 2025 Season 1 Episode 19
Charles M. Rupert

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In part two, we fast-forward to today—where echoes of Fitzhugh’s vision have returned in surprising forms. From alt-right influencers to Silicon Valley billionaires and traditionalist politicians, a growing chorus claims that modern freedom has failed—and offers a new feudalism in its place. In this episode, we trace how the old logic of benevolent masters, dependent workers, and enforced order is being reborn through technology, nostalgia, and despair. This isn’t just a critique of capitalism. It’s a counter-revolution. And it’s already shaping the future.

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