{"product_id":"the-right-wing-idea-factory","title":"The Right-Wing Idea Factory","description":"An incisive analysis of one of the most disruptive forces in modern American politics, \u003cem\u003eThe Right-Wing Idea Factory \u003c\/em\u003eis essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the fundamental transformation of conservatism in the Trump era and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Right-Wing Idea Factory\u003c\/em\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48841726787789,"sku":"9780197778296","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/1529\/9533\/files\/imageloader_5e8d3858-2d9b-468a-b557-8e485967deeb.png?v=1792171420","url":"https:\/\/booksatmidnight.com\/products\/the-right-wing-idea-factory","provider":"Books At Midnight","version":"1.0","type":"link"}