Christopher Scalia

Christopher Scalia, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of "13 Novels Conservatives Will Love, but Probably Haven't Read," joins to discuss the literary landscape through a conservative lens. They explore the importance of expanding the conservative canon and highlight overlooked authors. The conversation delves into George Eliot's views on nationalism and critiques modern storytelling in popular culture, while also reflecting on the complex interplay between literature and contemporary conservatism.

Christopher J. Scalia, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author, discusses his book on overlooked novels for conservatives. He examines why conservatives shy away from certain books and argues for the value of fiction in understanding humanity. The conversation touches on the importance of a shared literary canon in bridging societal divides and delves into Zora Neale Hurston's views on race and identity. They also explore the evolution of dystopian literature and reflect on contemporary reading habits amidst changing academic landscapes.