Ben Crenshaw, a 2023 Cotton Mather Fellow and PhD candidate at Hillsdale College, joins Josh and Timon to unpack his recent article, 'The Power of Nationalism: A Defense,' the nature of the American Constitutional Order and its possible futures. They discuss studying politics at Hillsdale, the life of Jonathan Mayhew, and understanding nationalism. They also delve into the concept of natural rights and the dysfunction of government, exploring future possibilities like a more aggressive executive posture or a weakened national status.

Jon Harris, Ben Crenshaw, and Timon Cline discuss post-liberal authors, classical liberalism, and the post-war consensus. They explore the impact of liberal internationalism, the collapse of the international order, the resurgence of religion in politics, and the evolution of western political thought. The chapter also delves into the origins and development of liberalism, as well as the challenges of maintaining a liberal society.