Carl Schmitt

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

German political theorist associated with Nazi ideology, primarily discussed in podcasts for his theories on emergency powers, state authority, and the friend-enemy distinction in politics. He is referenced in contemporary political analysis as an intellectual influence on figures like Peter Thiel and in comparisons to modern executive power dynamics. Podcasters cite his work when examining the ideological foundations of right-wing political movements and concerns about authoritarianism.

Appears On

Letters from an American Better Offline The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

Episode Appearances

Letters from an American · Feb 21, 2026

February 20, 2026

“Nazi political theorist whose philosophy on emergency powers and state authority is compared to Trump's approach”

Constitutional limits on executive emergency powersInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) interpretationTariff policy and economic impact analysis

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Better Offline · Feb 18, 2026

Hater Season: Caleb Wilson, Juniper and Arif Hasan

“Philosopher cited by Peter Thiel; mentioned as part of Thiel's ideological framework”

AI Capability Misrepresentation and Benchmark GamingTech Billionaire Evangelical Religion AdoptionPrediction Markets and Disaster Gambling

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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 9, 2026

Don Robby Corleone | Interview: Robert P. George

“Nazi philosopher whose friend-enemy distinction and power-focused politics represent neo-pagan ideology infiltrating conservative movement”

Natural Rights Philosophy and Constitutional LawTruth-Seeking and Epistemology in Political DiscourseClassical Liberalism vs. Modern Progressivism

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