Princeton professor Robert P. George joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss America's civic bonds, the 2024 election, conservative institution building, and clearing up confusion around George's name. They also delve into the age of feeling, the corruption of political movements, identitarianism, erosion of freedoms, and the role of new institutions in conservatism.

Dr. Robert George, a renowned professor at Princeton and a prolific author, discusses the vital role of fathers in shaping moral character, drawing from his own father's influence. He highlights the importance of honesty and courage in today’s polarized society and shares insights on civil discourse and civic responsibility, especially regarding the pro-life movement. George emphasizes engaging with those holding opposing views while championing truth without losing one's character. His reflections combine personal anecdotes with profound social commentary.

The podcast discusses the intrinsic worth of human goods like friendship and justice, explores the relationship between health and moral norms, challenges prioritizing rights over human flourishing, emphasizes the importance of religious freedom, analyzes religious liberty through natural law reasoning in the Catholic tradition, and delves into the complexities of balancing religious freedom with state coercion.