Liberalism’s Sibling Rivalry | Interview: Michael R.J. Bonner
In a recent episode of The Remnant podcast, Jonah Goldberg interviews Michael R.J. Bonner about his book on liberalism. They discuss various aspects of liberalism, including its historical context and contemporary criticisms. The conversation touches on topics such as Cold War liberalism, modern progressivism, and notable figures like John Stuart Mill.
- ▪Jonah Goldberg has been critical of Canada for many years but is now more open to discussing liberalism with Canadian guests.
- ▪Michael R.J. Bonner's book, The Crisis of Liberalism, explores the origins and future of liberal thought.
- ▪The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including postliberal criticisms and the implications of modern progressivism.
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Liberalism’s Sibling Rivalry | Interview: Michael R.J. Bonner Jonah Goldberg / May 25, 2026 Unlocked The Remnant Listen on your player of choice Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section Episode Transcript For nearly three decades, Jonah Goldberg has rightly abused Canada for its many crimes: its adoption of the metric system, slanderous contentions about bacon, and dubious claim to Machias Seal Island, to name a few. Recent events have put Jonah in a more conciliatory mood, however, and he has resolved to bring more of our northern neighbors on the show. Today’s token Canadian, Michael R.J. Bonner, joins The Remnant to talk about his recent book on liberalism.
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