Rich Lowry

The mainstream media's hostility toward American sports success—particularly highlighted by the backlash against U.S. Olympic hockey—demonstrates a broader progressive paranoia toward overt displays of traditional patriotism and unapologetic masculinity. Rich breaks down how media outlets ginned up artificial grievances to turn celebrating national athletic achievement into a partisan culture battle. From examining how elite commentators attack expressions of national pride to exposing why progressive media struggles with unfiltered public sentiment and unscripted patriotism, Rich dismantles the media’s reactionary cynicism. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!