The Aporia · ‘They Do What We Do’

Nick Catoggio's daily newsletter, titled "Boiling Frogs," discusses the dynamics of populism, political polarization, and the changing nature of American conservatism. The article questions whether populists genuinely aim to win or lose elections, delving into the motivations behind their strategies and the implications for conservative politics in America.

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Nick Catoggio writes a daily newsletter called Boiling Frogs, which offers critical analysis on topics such as populism, political division, and the decline of traditional American conservative values. In his commentary, Catoggio questions whether populist movements genuinely aim to win elections or if they are content with merely influencing public discourse without securing electoral victories. The newsletter has become a platform for discussing these complex issues within contemporary American politics.

Written for “NBA Lockout Talks” on 2026-09-18, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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You’re reading Boiling Frogs, Nick Catoggio’s daily newsletter featuring sharp, introspective commentary on populism, polarization, and the gradual erosion of American conservatism.

left describes populism in a negative context
Do populists want to lose elections?

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Leaning score -0.35 for article 17273 (high confidence, 2 verified quotes) · logged 2026-09-18

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