Defeating the Radical Left: Chris Rufo Talks Strategy and Resilience

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🗓️ 29 May 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Chris Rufo wrote “America’s Cultural Revolution” last year as a warning to conservatives about the radical Left's takeover of institutions—from business and government to education and entertainment. In addition to being an exposé, it also served as a call to action. Now, a year later, Rufo is optimistic that Americans, including some to left of center politically, are "waking up." He attributes the change to the gruesome and deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas and the radical Left's unflinching (and often antisemitic) criticism of Israel that followed. "After 10/7, when those same people who were marching for BLM, who were pushing trans in schools, who were ramping up DEI, when they're out there celebrating the terrorists who butchered, raped, and murdered innocent people, I think it caused this moment of horror, but also this moment of clarity," Rufo told The Daily Signal. The popular writer, filmmaker, and activist—whose work is available at ChristopherRufo.com—was in Washington, D.C., last week to accept The Heritage Foundation’s prestigious Salvatori Prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is the Daily Signal Podcast for Wednesday, May 29th. I'm your host Rob Bluey.
0:11.0	We're back today with part two of our interview with Chris Rufo, the popular writer,
0:15.2	filmmaker, and activist. On yesterday's show, Rufo shared the results of his campaign to
0:20.3	abolish DEI, his outlook on education and recent investigation of NPR.
0:26.0	Today we discuss his award-winning book, America's Cultural Revolution,
0:30.5	and what he is planned next.
0:32.6	Rufo was in Washington, D.C. last week to accept the Heritage Foundation's prestigious
0:37.2	Salvatore Prize.
0:39.0	His success, however, brings attention from left-wing agitators.
0:43.0	Ruvo explains why their smear machine is failing
0:45.9	and offers practical advice for others
0:48.0	who might encounter such attacks.
0:50.1	And he ends on a hopeful note with a challenge for all of you.
0:54.0	After you listen, be sure to follow his work at Christopher Rufo.com.
0:58.0	Stay tuned for our interview right after this.
1:01.0	As conservatives, sometimes it feels like we're constantly on defense against bad ideas.
1:07.0	Bad philosophy, revisionist history, junk science, and divisive politics.
1:12.2	But here's something I've come to understand.
1:13.7	When faced with bad ideas, it's not enough to just defend. If we want to save this
1:18.4	country, then it's time to go on offense. Conservative principles are ideas that work.
1:25.0	Individual responsibility, strong local communities,
1:28.0	and belief in the American Dream.
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