Noah Rothman discusses his book 'The Rise of the New Puritans' and the concept of the new Puritans as an intellectual tradition rooted in progressivism. He explains how the new Puritans seek to impose their moral framework on every aspect of society, leading to the politicization and loss of enjoyment in various areas such as entertainment, sports, and hobbies. Rothman also explores the intersection of comedy and wokeness, highlighting the importance of comedy as an area that should remain outside of woke influence. He discusses the societal problem of attributing cultural cache to persecution complexes and the impact it has on individual agency and personal responsibility. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.