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The conscience of a conservative

Book • 1960

Written in 1960, 'The Conscience of a Conservative' by Barry Goldwater is a seminal work that laid out conservative principles and policies.

The book, ghostwritten by L. Brent Bozell, argues for the importance of conservative values such as freedom, limited government, and the maintenance of social order.

Goldwater discusses various issues including civil rights, taxes, the welfare state, and the Soviet threat, advocating for a return to traditional conservative ideals.

The book had a significant impact on American conservatism, transforming it from an abstract set of ideas into a practical political philosophy and influencing subsequent generations of conservatives.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by Michael Knowles in the context of an early proponent of the conservative movement.

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Michael Knowles: Attacks on Christians, Norm McDonald, and Leaving Atheism for Catholicism

Mentioned by

Fareed Zakaria

as the right's bible for decades to come.

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The War on Government: A Fareed Zakaria Special

Mentioned as the writer of “The Conscience of a Conservative”, pushing back against the mainstream liberal culture

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#514 - Big Boats! Big Patriotism! Big Pedophile Rings??

Mentioned in the context of Brent Bozell's book influenced by Meyer's style of conservatism.

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Frank Meyer, Inventor of Conservatism (w/ Daniel J. Flynn)

Impacted

Newt Gingrich

in creating a party which would nominate Nixon in 68.

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Why JD Vance is Far Ahead of 2028 GOP and Dem Contenders, and Newt Gingrich on Trump's Unique Appeal - Next Up with Mark Halperin

Impacted young people and created a party which would nominate Nixon in 68.

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Why JD Vance is Far Ahead of 2028 GOP and Dem Contenders, and Newt Gingrich on Trump's Unique Appeal

Mentioned by

Ben Shapiro

when discussing opposition to monopolies.

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Friendly Fire: Hegseth. Homeland Security & Happy Meals

Mentioned by

Tom Woods

when discussing Barry Goldwater's explanation of his opposition to the Civil Rights Act in 1964.

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Ep. 2707 Scott Horton on Tucker, Pat Buchanan, and Other Good Guys

Mentioned by

Jeff Flake

, referencing Barry Goldwater's book title, when discussing his own book.

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What Happened to the Republican Party?

Mentioned by

Matthew Continetti

as a book by Barry Goldwater that sold millions of copies.

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William F. Buckley and the Intellectual History of American Conservatism

Mentioned by

Michael Knowles

when discussing how the ideas in it could unite the Republican party.

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Ep. 1891 - The Real Reason Trump Plans to Conquer Greenland

Mentioned by

Seth Thévoz

as a hit on campuses in the 1960s, portraying conservatism as a counterculture movement.

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What will Charlie Kirk's death mean for America?

Mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson as a book he read to learn about a perspective he disagreed with.

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Moment 104 - Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Unusual Explanation For Life On Earth

Mentioned by

Michael Knowles

when discussing the dangers of monopolies, referencing a book ghostwritten by Brent Bozell.

Friendly Fire: Hegseth. Homeland Security & Happy Meals

Recommended by a neighbor and devoured by

Roger Stone

at age 12, which changed his life and career interests.

Mindset & Political Analysis

Mentioned by

Christopher Caldwell

as the book Barry Goldwater's wrote, largely writing it himself.

William F. Buckley’s True Calling (ft. Christopher Caldwell)

Mentioned by

Caleb Zakarin

as one of the few books written by presidential candidates that broke through.

Nicholas Buccola, "One Man’s Freedom: Goldwater, King, and the Struggle Over an American Ideal" (Princeton UP, 2025)

Referenced when discussing the reconciliation of the left and libertarian views, mentioning Barry Goldwater's point about the enemy being monopolies of any kind.

Ep. 1892 - BREAKING: France Prepares For WAR If Trump Invades Greenland

Mentioned by

Brandon Lisi

in the context of Ayn Rand's letter responding to Goldwater's views.

Behind-the-Scenes of Ayn Rand’s Second Interview with Mike Wallace

Mentioned by

Michael Knowles

when discussing government monopolies and their impact on individual rights.

Friendly Fire: Hegseth. Homeland Security & Happy Meals

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