Richard Hanania: podcast appearances and interviews

Richard Hanania is an American political scientist and author known for his writings on political and social issues. He is the founder and president of the Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology, a think tank. Hanania has contributed articles to publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Economist. He is the author of the book The Origins of Woke and publishes a newsletter on Substack. Earlier in his career, Hanania wrote for alt-right and white supremacist publications under the pseudonym Richard Hoste, a fact he acknowledged in 2023. Since then, he has publicly renounced those writings. Hanania has been involved in debates over diversity, equity, and inclusion, contributing to Project 2025 and influencing conservative policy discussions. His advocacy against DEI has been noted among Republican and conservative policymakers, with Vox describing him as a figure who helped undermine DEI initiatives. Over time, Hanania has expressed criticism of the second Trump administration, the MAGA movement, and certain factions within contemporary conservatism, reflecting a complex stance within the landscape of American political thought.