{"product_id":"book-18xc","title":"The Right-Wing Idea Factory","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn incisive analysis of one of the most disruptive forces in modern American politics, \u003ci\u003eThe Right-Wing Idea Factory \u003c\/i\u003eis essential listening for anyone seeking to understand the fundamental transformation of conservatism in the Trump era and beyond. While Donald Trump's 2024 re-election was hailed by many as a personal triumph, political scientist Donald F. Kettl argues it marked the apex of a movement that began long before Trump entered politics—and one that will continue to shape the American landscape long after he's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Right-Wing Idea Factory\u003c\/i\u003e, Kettl traces the rise of a revolutionary political force that has redefined the American right. Fueled by soft money and amplified by social media, a network of determined activists and organizations worked to dismantle traditional free-market conservatism and replace it with a populist agenda rooted in cultural and social issues. From abortion and gender to critical race theory, book bans, immigration, and the \"deep state,\" this movement built a powerful new political base—one designed not just to win elections, but to reshape the rules of governance for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKettl reveals how this idea factory has profoundly influenced policy at every level of government, driving polarization and upending long-standing political norms. With sharp insight and deep research, he offers a vital account of how the American right has evolved—and what that means for the future of democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamscape","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":66625502970160,"sku":"BD18xc","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/18xc-Square-cover.jpg?v=1777136345","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-18xc","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}