

David Keene on Civility, Culture, and Conflict
Jun 24, 2025
01:00:38
In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels sits down with longtime strategist and writer David Keene for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of the conservative movement. From his early mentorship under Frank Meyer and work with Barry Goldwater to leading the American Conservative Union and the NRA, Keene reflects on fusionism, ideological shifts within the GOP, the rise of populism, cultural realignment, and the importance of civic virtue.
- Influential Leaders & Early Conservatism (2:40)
- The Dawn of Populism (11:57)
- Forecasting the Election & "The Problem" (25:36)
- Religious Decline & Free People (41:08)
- Shifts in News & Political Media (49:39)
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