The Good Fight

Yuval Levin on the Coming Realignment

Jun 29, 2024

Yuval Levin, director at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the failures of both Democrats and Republicans to build lasting coalitions post-Cold War. Topics include the evolution of conservative policy, challenges in defining conservative identity, and the importance of valuing American institutions. The conversation delves into the role of think tanks in shaping public policy and the need for addressing societal issues impacting American politics.

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Yuval Levin

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Political parties neglect undecided voters crucial for winning elections, focusing on core supporters' deep-seated resentments.

Effective leadership in critical political roles is vital as concerns arise about Joe Biden's mental acuity and Kamala Harris's unpopularity.

A realignment in political strategy is imperative to address America's broken epistemic institutions and foster sustainable growth beyond partisan divides.

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Shift from Representing Voters to Extreme Opinions

Both political parties focus on deep -seated resentments of their core voters, failing to appeal to the undecided electorate crucial for winning elections. The emphasis has shifted from representing all voters to catering to extreme opinions, leading to a lack of focus on winning over those who could swing either way, a critical aspect neither party addresses.

Speaking Truth Requires Courage

01:27

Coalition Building for Winning Elections

01:25

Liberalism and the Pursuit of the Good Life

01:30

History of Strong vs Weak Political Parties

01:28

Intro

2min

Challenges in the Biden-Harris Situation

7min

Challenges and Realignment in American Politics

8min

Challenges in Defining Post-Cold War Politics and Conservative Identity

4min

Evolution of Conservative Policy in the Republican Party

20min

Analysis of Republican Strategy and Voter Outreach

18min

Challenges to Institutions and the Debate on Liberal Principles

8min

Exploring the Challenges of a Post-Liberal Order and the Value of Freedom in Society

4min

Yascha Mounk and Yuval Levin discuss why neither Democrats nor Republicans have built a durable post-Cold War coalition—and how American politics could be transformed in 2028.

Yuval Levin is an academic and the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Levin is the author of A Time to Build: From Family and Community to Congress and the Campus, How Recommitting to Our Institutions Can Revive the American Dream and, most recently, American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again.

In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Yuval Levin discuss the different strands of post-Cold War American conservatism from the George W. Bush administration to the Tea Party and the “Reformicon” movements; why both Democrats and Republicans have failed to “make new friends while keeping the old”; and what conservative post-liberals miss about the value of American institutions.

This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarit y .

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The Good Fight

Yuval Levin on the Coming Realignment

Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Shift from Representing Voters to Extreme Opinions

Challenges in Current Political Leadership

Epistemic Institutions and Political Decision-Making

Appealing to a Broader Coalition for the Republican Party

Defending Liberal Institutions and Values in Contemporary Society

Speaking Truth Requires Courage

Coalition Building for Winning Elections

Liberalism and the Pursuit of the Good Life

History of Strong vs Weak Political Parties

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Yuval Levin on the Coming Realignment

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Shift from Representing Voters to Extreme Opinions

Challenges in Current Political Leadership

Epistemic Institutions and Political Decision-Making

Appealing to a Broader Coalition for the Republican Party

Defending Liberal Institutions and Values in Contemporary Society

Speaking Truth Requires Courage

Coalition Building for Winning Elections

Liberalism and the Pursuit of the Good Life

History of Strong vs Weak Political Parties

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