Listening to America
#1567 Rebuilding Trust in American Institutions
Oct 2, 2023
Dr. Yuval Levin, author of 'A Time to Build', discusses how to rebuild trust in American institutions. He emphasizes the need to focus on fixing structural issues rather than blaming individuals. The podcast also explores the role of politicians, the importance of holding government accountable, and the potential for a spiritual transformation in American politics. They discuss the challenges young individuals face in engaging in meaningful discussions and recommend reading books on the founding generation for a thoughtful approach to America's 250th anniversary.
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- The post-World War II era should not be nostalgically idealized as the norm for American life, as it was an exception rather than representative of the country's history.
- A realistic understanding of the past is crucial for addressing the challenges of the present and moving forward as a society.
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The Need for a New National Consensus
The podcast host expresses concern about the upcoming 250th birthday of the country, fearing that it will further intensify the culture wars between the left and the right. The host emphasizes the importance of finding scholars, thinkers, and political figures who are willing to discuss and address the current state of the nation. The conversation with Dr. Yuval Levin from the American Enterprise Institute focuses on the fragmented state of American society, the nostalgia for a perceived golden age after World War II, and the breakdown of trust in institutions. The guest stresses the need to move forward and build a new national consensus by recommitting to our institutions and practicing responsible citizenship.
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