Kresta in the Afternoon – June 13, 2022 – Hour 1
Al looks at the concept of “Luxury Beliefs” and talks with Paul Kengor about why the Berlin Wall fell.
Kresta Comments: “Luxury Beliefs?”
In the past, upper-class Americans used to display their social status with luxury goods. Today, they do it with luxury beliefs. These are ideas and opinions that confer status on the rich at very little cost, while taking a toll on the lower class. Al takes a look
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‘Luxury beliefs’ are the latest status symbol for rich Americans
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The Berlin Wall Fell 35 Years Ago– Do today’s generations understand why?
On June 12, 1987, Ronald Regan uttered the phrase that arguably defined his presidency: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” The Wall was an iconic symbol of Communism, designed to keep people in, not out. At the time its falling was viewed as a decisive victory for Western liberties and values, and a possible death blow for Soviet-style Communism. But was it? What do today’s generations believe about the values of Communism and Socialism? Dr. Paul Kengor joins us.
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