

Rusty Reno
Editor of First Things and host of The Editor's Desk podcast, guiding conversations about essays and public intellectual life.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 46min
Heritage and the Right
Rusty Reno, Editor at First Things, and Dan Hitchens, Senior Editor, delve into the recent uproar at Heritage, a key conservative think tank. They dissect the generational divides within the right, especially in light of the Tucker Carlson controversy. The discussion highlights youth attitudes toward Israel and the rise of dissident influencers who challenge traditional norms. Reno offers insights into why Israel remains a strategic asset for the West, while Hitchens elaborates on the importance of distinguishing between legitimate critique and extremist ideologies. It's a captivating exploration of the shifting landscape of conservatism.

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Dec 5, 2018 • 1h 10min
The Return of the Strong Gods | Rusty Reno
Renowned author and editor-in-chief Rusty Reno discusses shifts in public consensus, critiques highbrow American press content, explores the post-WWII openness consensus, analyzes challenges of religious nationalism, delves into globalization nuances, and emphasizes the role of nationalism in shaping identities in society.


