

American Reformer Podcast #26: Fighting Dirty is Better than Dying
Sep 14, 2023
Ben Crenshaw, a 2023 Cotton Mather Fellow and PhD candidate at Hillsdale College, joins Josh and Timon to unpack his recent article, 'The Power of Nationalism: A Defense,' the nature of the American Constitutional Order and its possible futures. They discuss studying politics at Hillsdale, the life of Jonathan Mayhew, and understanding nationalism. They also delve into the concept of natural rights and the dysfunction of government, exploring future possibilities like a more aggressive executive posture or a weakened national status.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Studying Politics at Hillsdale and the Cotton Matter Fellowship
02:48 • 5min
The Life and Significance of Jonathan Mayhew: A Forgotten Father of Religious and Civil Liberty
08:14 • 3min
Understanding Nationalism
11:15 • 8min
The Concept of Natural Rights and the Body Politic
19:05 • 29min
The Dysfunction of Government and Future Possibilities
47:54 • 10min