The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Contempt for Congress (Re-Air) | Interview: Yuval Levin
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Sep 20, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, Yuval Levin, a prominent policy scholar and public intellectual, delves into the contemporary state of American institutions and the intricacies of party dynamics. He examines the implications of communication missteps in the Trump era, emphasizing the risks of unchecked power. Levin proposes reforming Congress to break the pervasive 50-50 deadlock, and highlights the need for civic institutions in a mobilized society. With a keen eye on the divide between right-wing populism and classical conservatism, Levin offers a thought-provoking analysis that resonates deeply.
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Warm Intro And Jefferson Joke
- Jonah introduces Yuval Levin as a top guest and AEI leader and praises his book American Covenant.
- Levin responds modestly and jokes about Jefferson podcasting alone.
Turning Domestic Issues Into Foreign Policy
- The administration is shifting fights into Article II foreign-policy zones to expand executive latitude.
- Levin highlights memos and strategies treating immigration and USAID as foreign-policy tools to avoid APA limits.
Liberating The President From Restraints
- Much of the administration's agenda aims to 'liberate' Trump from institutional restraints rooted in resentment from his first term.
- Levin argues this personal drive to remove mediating layers makes the second term more dangerous than the first.
