Book · 2007 · Political Science
What's Left?
How the Left Lost Its Way
Why people recommend it
What's Left? by Nick Cohen is a provocative political critique examining how elements of the modern left have abandoned traditional liberal values, particularly regarding foreign policy, free speech, and radical Islam. Dave Rubin discussed the book extensively on The Rubin Report, revealing that he read the entire volume during a fourteen-hour flight back to Los Angeles and expressing great enthusiasm for having the author as a guest on his show. During that same interview, Nick Cohen reflected on the immense professional fallout and severe backlash he faced after publishing the book in 2007, noting that the controversy cost him jobs and sparked immediate outrage. Dave Rubin also highlighted how the book deals directly with the Iraq War, noting that the conflict served as a profound wake-up call for Cohen regarding the atrocities committed by Saddam Hussein. Throughout the discussion, the book is framed as a courageous and controversial critique of ideological conformity, offering listeners a stark look at the fractures within contemporary political movements and the personal cost of dissent.
Who recommended it
- Dave Rubin Recommended
- Nick Cohen Discussed
Dave Rubin — 3 mentions
“on the 14-hour plane ride back to Los Angeles I read what's left by my guest this week Nick Cohen”
“he's authored two books you can't read this book and what's left I just read what's left and I'm thrilled to have him here”
“I mean you hit a lot of the books so a lot of the book deals directly with Iraq and how it woke you up as you just said and the horrible things that Saddam was doing”
Nick Cohen — 1 mention
“what's left came out in 2007 and my God I I lost jobs because of it um uh all hell broke loose and I published it”