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Pray for Our Nation

Jul 15, 2024

Dan Hugger, Anthony Bradley, and Stephanie Slade from Reason magazine discuss the attempted assassination of former President Trump and the National Conservatism Conference. They reflect on political violence, divisive rhetoric, Hindutva, national libertarianism, and challenging protected classes in political expression. The podcast provides insights into the conference highlights and disappointments, including discussions on Christianity's role in the conservative movement.

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Episode guests

Stephanie Slade

Anthony Bradley

Dan Hugger

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Quick takeaways

The conference addressed the historical context of past attempts on presidents, emphasizing the rarity of such incidents and the need for responsible discourse.

Vivek Ramaswamy presented 'national libertarianism' at the conference, advocating for a balance between nationalism and libertarian principles to promote national security while supporting free-market policies.

Participants explored decentralized problem-solving approaches, emphasizing the importance of empowering local communities and reducing dependence on centralized government interventions.

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Key Themes of the Conference

The National Conservative Conference discussed various key themes, including the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The conference addressed the historical context of past attempts on presidents, highlighting the rarity of such incidents. Speakers emphasized the need for responsible discourse amidst polarized political climates and reflected on the importance of unity and constructive dialogue across political divides.

Intro

2min

Reflections on Political Violence and Polarization in American Politics

14min

Navigating Divisive Rhetoric and Ideologies in Society

19min

Muscular Conservatism, Hindutva, and National Libertarianism

6min

Challenging Protected Classes in Political Expression

6min

Reflections on a National Conservatism Conference

2min

Exploring Different Perspectives at a Political Conference

5min

This week, Eric is joined by Dan Hugger, Anthony Bradley, and Stephanie Slade of Reason magazine as they discuss the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump over the weekend. Then they turn their attention to the National Conservatism 4 conference that took place last week in Washington, D.C. What is the state of this movement, where does it seem to be headed, and who were the standouts from the conference?

Questions Surround Attempted Trump Assassination | The Morning Dispatch

NatCon 4 Speakers

Vivek Ramaswamy Debuts 'National Libertarianism' at NatCon 4 | Stephanie Slade, Reason Magazine

What I Saw at the National Conservatism Conference | Dan Hugger, Religion & Liberty

National Conservatism One Year Later | Dan Hugger, Religion & Liberty