Charles Kesler

Editor Charles Kesler and Spencer Klavan discuss the insightful short-term prophecies and Biden's flop prediction. They honor Solzhenitsyn's Gulag Archipelago and dive into great content from National Conservatism to George Orwell in the latest issue of the podcast.

Prof. Charles Kesler discusses the influence of the Declaration of Independence on American politics, exploring interpretations, including natural rights and divine providence. He delves into the American founding era's views on human nature, equality, and civil society, contrasting them with philosophers like Spinoza and Locke. The podcast also covers the significance of natural rights, equality in society, and the moral weight of success in politics.

Podcast discusses the intellectual differences between national conservatism and Trump's nationalism, reviews Chris Rufo's new book, explores American voter preferences, evaluates conservative perspectives on Elon Musk and critiques of the new left, and reflects on past traumas and literary explorations.