/542/ Letters to the Editors: March 2026

About this episode

The episode addresses listener questions and critiques, exploring themes of conservatism, racism, and cultural commentary.

We deal with your questions, comments and criticisms from the past month. Key issues: The difference between radical conservatism and the far right Racism in class society in decomposition Tech bro übermenschen (or just Uber men) Who is doing the work of justifying this order? And Ursula, the villainous Cecaelian sea witch, about whom songs must be sung For the full episode, subscribe at patreon.com/bungacast Links: To Keep and Bear Arms, Garry Wills, The New York Review David Graeber vs. Peter Thiel: Where Did the Future Go? /495/ Heritage America vs the World? ft. James Pogue

Topics covered

• radical conservatism
• far right
• racism
• class society
• tech culture
• justification of social order
• cultural references

Keywords

• radical conservatism
• far right
• racism
• class society
• tech bro
• Ursula
• justification
• Garry Wills
• David Graeber
• Peter Thiel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Uber, The New York Review

Books & works: To Keep and Bear Arms

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