The Uses of Marxism | Interview: Tyler Austin Harper
In this episode of The Remnant, Jonah Goldberg interviews Atlantic columnist Tyler Austin Harper about political discourse, the boundaries of acceptable speech, and double standards in how figures like Hasan Piker and Nick Fuentes are treated compared to right-wing counterparts. Harper argues that while he disagrees with Piker’s views, there is a qualitative difference between him and overt extremists like Fuentes or Steve Bannon. He critiques the selective outrage in media and politics, emphasizing the need for consistent standards across ideological lines. The conversation also touches on broader themes like Marxism, intellectual honesty, and the failures of centrism.
- ▪Tyler Austin Harper is a staff writer at The Atlantic and former professor of environmental studies at Bates College.
- ▪Harper distinguishes between political platforming and purity tests, arguing that engaging with opposing views does not equate to endorsing them.
- ▪He criticizes the inconsistent application of moral standards, noting that Democrats like Gavin Newsom have hosted Steve Bannon while figures like Ro Khanna face backlash for appearing with Hasan Piker.
- ▪Harper views Hasan Piker as a provocative entertainer rather than a serious ideological threat, though he disagrees with many of Piker’s statements.
- ▪The discussion highlights broader concerns about political cynicism, the role of Marxism in contemporary discourse, and the collapse of good-faith debate.
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The Uses of Marxism | Interview: Tyler Austin Harper 15 15 Jonah Goldberg / April 29, 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 Sometimes, even intellectual heavyweights like Jonah Goldberg can’t make out what’s going on on the other side of the aisle. Finding himself in need of an interpreter, Jonah turns to Atlantic columnist Tyler Austin Harper for a liberal-inflected look at Hasan Piker, the uses of Marxism, name-checking, human nature, the increasing appeal of the Butlerian Jihad, evolution, taboos, the failures of centrism, limits, and much, much more.
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