The Dispatch Podcast The Right’s Intellectual Thought Crisis | Roundtable
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Dec 2, 2025 Michael Warren, a Dispatch reporter and journalist, joins forces with John McCormack, another top reporter known for his insights on conservative shifts. They explore the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's departure from traditional conservatism and delve into post-liberalism's rise. Charles Hillew provides Capitol Hill insights, revealing lawmakers' mixed reactions to these changes. The discussion touches on whether rising critiques of Trump signal a shift in GOP dynamics and how cultural norms, like dress codes, mirror broader societal changes.
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Institutional Shift Toward Post-Liberalism
- The conservative movement is shifting from classical liberalism toward post-liberal, nationalistic ideas within multiple institutions.
- Michael Warren argues this trend is driven by leadership choices and a desire for relevance among young conservatives.
Students Taken To Carlson's Home
- John McCormack reports ISI took eight top student journalists to Tucker Carlson's home and Alex Jones attended dinner the same night.
- He frames this as elevating Carlson and normalizing conspiracy figures to students.
Leadership Shapes Gatekeeping
- ISI's president Johnny Berka explicitly prioritizes ideological alignment when choosing speakers and mentors for students.
- John McCormack notes Berka excluded Kevin Williamson as 'too contemptuous of the working class.'
