Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw Make Congress Great Again | Yuval Levin
Feb 28, 2025
Yuval Levin, Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, dives into the failures of Congress and the rise of performative politics. He discusses how modern politicians prioritize viral moments over governance. Levin argues for political reforms rooted in the Constitution to foster unity and effective leadership. He also examines the impact of populism, the role of education, and the significance of cooperation in governance. Insightful discussions challenge listeners to rethink civic responsibility and the structure of legislative processes.
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Working Inside The Same Office
- Yuval Levin once worked as a junior staff assistant in the same congressional office Dan Crenshaw now occupies.
- He later worked for Newt Gingrich and experienced firsthand how House majorities shape member behavior.
The 50-50 Era Reshaped Incentives
- American politics lives in a long-running 50-50 era that changes incentives for lawmakers and makes governing harder.
- Tiny majorities mean every vote matters and push members toward partisan posturing over negotiation.
Institutions Shape Roles And Character
- Institutions are groups organized around a common purpose that shape roles and behavior during decisions.
- Strong institutions form responsible people; weakened institutions let members treat roles as platforms for attention.
