The American Mind Podcast Slouching toward Washington
Oversized hoodie or tailored masters jacket--which way, Western man? As the Senate is terraformed into a mosh pit for the least common denominator, one must wonder whether it’s a microcosm for the West more generally. Take, for example, the meek inaction of the European nations as migrants from Africa stream through the island of Lampedusa and onto the continent. Meanwhile, back at home, Donald Trump aggravates internal tensions among Republicans by criticizing Ron DeSantis for signing a six-week abortion ban. Plus: the editors tease upcoming features while reminding you to read the damn site.
Articles and books mentioned in this episode:
Slavery, Abortion, and the Politics of Constitutional Meaning
Crisis of the House Divided: An Interpretation of the Issues in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Eating the Young to Save the Old
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