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A New Conservatism with Matthew Continetti

The American Compass Podcast

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The Evolution of American Conservatism

This chapter examines the transformation of conservatism in the U.S. from the post-Cold War era to the current landscape, focusing on shifts within the Republican Party and interpretations of Reagan's ideology. It highlights contrasting foreign policy approaches of Reagan and Bush while addressing the complexity of conservatism's relationship with markets and democracy. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the emergence of new conservative institutions and viewpoints, shaped by a younger, working-class Republican base in response to technological changes in media.

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