What should I ask Richard Hanania?
Tyler Cowen is preparing for a conversation with Richard Hanania, who has a new book titled 'Kakistocracy: Why Populism Ends in Disaster.' Instead of focusing solely on the book, they plan to discuss Joseph Conrad's 'Nostromo.' Cowen is seeking suggestions for questions to ask Hanania during their discussion.
- ▪Richard Hanania's new book is titled 'Kakistocracy: Why Populism Ends in Disaster.'
- ▪Tyler Cowen has expressed that a conversation focused only on the book may not be very engaging.
- ▪The discussion will primarily center around Joseph Conrad's 'Nostromo.'
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What should I ask Richard Hanania? by Tyler Cowen May 27, 2026 at 7:07 pm in Books History Philosophy Yes, I will be doing a Conversation with him. Richard does have a new book coming out, Kakistocracy: Why Populism Ends in Disaster. While I liked the book (and blurbed it), I do not feel our conversation about the book would be that interesting — too much beating up on the stupidities of other people, which is an activity not in short supply. So we agreed to (mostly) discuss Joseph Conrad’s Nostromo instead.
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