The Toal State is Everywhere (Auron MacIntyre)

In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, Michael Clary interviews Auron MacIntyre, author of 'Total State,’ political commentator on YouTube and at the Blaze. They discuss the current political climate, the influence of progressive secular humanism in society, and the importance of conservative Christians understanding and engaging with societal changes. The conversation also covers MacIntyre's book, “Total State,” which is a big Red Pill about the way politics works in modern America. They explore the concept of the cathedral, a decentralized network controlling cultural consensus, and the spiritual aspects behind political ideologies. Additionally, the episode touches on localism as a response to federal overreach and the spiritual forces believed to be at play in shaping societal norms and beliefs. 00:00 Introduction to the Plain Speech Podcast 00:10 Interview Preview: Discussing 'Total State' with RN MacIntyre 00:57 Addressing Pride Month and Christian Response 01:48 Introducing 'God's Good Design': A Book on Biblical Sexuality 04:28 The Interview Begins: Getting to Know RN MacIntyre 04:37 RN MacIntyre's Christian Faith and Background 06:29 Discussing Southern Baptist Life and Upcoming Votes 07:56 Exploring Political Commentary and the Journey to The Blaze 16:53 Understanding the Total State: A Deep Dive 27:03 The Role of Opposition in the Total State 30:30 Navigating Political Power and Ideology 31:04 The Evolution of Public Perception: Bush to Trump 31:39 Exploring the Quest for Power: Ideology vs. Control 32:09 Italian Elite Theory and the Political Formula 36:31 The Cathedral: Manufacturing Cultural Consensus 44:10 Localism as a Response to Global Narratives 51:19 Theological Perspectives on Modern Ideologies 58:49 Engaging with Media and Upcoming Projects Buy Total State on Amazon Follow Auron on X: https://x.com/AuronMacintyre Find all the rest of Auron’s work here Get Michael’s book, God’s Good Design (Amazon, Canon+) #AuronMacIntyre #TotalState #Culture #Localism #CathedralTheory #PoliticalRealism #Family #Conservatism #politics